Zip Code 59601
MT · Population: 31,447
About Zip Code 59601
Zip code 59601 is located in Montana and is home to approximately 31,447 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 69/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.
Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.
With a median household income of $65,696 and home values around $328,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.
The community is highly educated — 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.
Unemployment stands at 3.3%, which is near the national average.
Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.
Demographics & Economics
Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Grade | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | 53 | C+ | Lower crime = higher score |
| Affordability | 71 | B+ | Lower cost relative to income = higher |
| Quality of Life | 74 | B+ | Education, commute, ownership |
| Jobs & Economy | 78 | B+ | Lower unemployment = higher |
| Overall | 69 | B | Weighted average |
Methodology
All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).