59601 ZIP Code, Helena, MT
59601 is a ZIP code in Helena, Montana in Lewis and Clark County. It covers 130 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 59636, 59623 and 59625. 31,728 people live here in 14,984 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Montana ZIP codes. With about 244 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (56% own). Median household income is $72,290, close to the Montana median of $72,509.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Helena, MT
- County: Lewis and Clark County
- Land area: 130 sq mi
- Population: 31,728
- Median household income: $72,290
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 31,728 |
| Households | 14,984 |
| Median household income | $72,290 |
| Income per person | $47,533 |
| Median age | 41.6 |
| Homeowners | 55.8% |
| Median home value | $386,500 |
| Median rent | $1,046 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% |
| Broadband internet | 88.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.1% |
| $15–25K | 6.0% |
| $25–35K | 9.3% |
| $35–50K | 12.2% |
| $50–75K | 18.1% |
| $75–100K | 13.4% |
| $100–150K | 15.7% |
| $150–200K | 9.0% |
| $200K+ | 9.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.4% |
| 10–19 | 10.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65–74 | 13.0% |
| 75+ | 8.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.8% |
| Owned outright | 23.2% |
| Rented | 41.4% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 55.3% |
| Townhome | 4.5% |
| 2–4 units | 20.0% |
| 5–19 units | 8.8% |
| 20+ units | 6.9% |
| Mobile / other | 4.5% |
Businesses in 59601
1,651 business establishments with 18,302 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 283
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 204
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 201
- Retail Trade: 191
- Accommodation and Food Services: 141
- Construction: 135
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 107
- Finance and Insurance: 95
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 59636 — Helena West Side CDP, MT (7.2 mi)
- 59623 — Helena city, MT (8.6 mi)
- 59625 — Helena city, MT (9.1 mi)
- 59634 — Clancy CDP, MT (9.9 mi)
- 59728 — Elliston CDP, MT (11.3 mi)
- 59638 — Jefferson City CDP, MT (14.5 mi)
- 59640 — Marysville CDP, MT (18.2 mi)
- 59635 — Spokane Creek CDP, MT (18.4 mi)
Areas that include 59601
- Helena, MT ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Helena West Side, MT ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Unionville, MT ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Rimini, MT ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lewis and Clark County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Montana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 59601, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 59601 in?
- 59601 is a Helena, MT mailing address. By land area, 11% lies inside Helena and 7% lies inside Helena West Side; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 59601 in?
- 59601 is in Lewis and Clark County.
- What is the population of 59601?
- About 31,728 people (±769), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 30,848.
- What is the median household income in 59601?
- $72,290 (±$3,096), compared with $72,509 for Montana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 59601?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 59601 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 59601?
- The closest, measured center to center: 59636 (7.2 mi, Helena West Side), 59623 (8.6 mi, Helena), 59625 (9.1 mi, Helena), 59634 (9.9 mi, Clancy), 59728 (11.3 mi, Elliston) and 59638 (14.5 mi, Jefferson City).
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