59821 ZIP Code, Arlee, MT
59821 is a ZIP code in Arlee, Montana — mostly in Missoula County (44% of its land), with smaller parts in Lake and Sanders counties. It covers 320 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 59865, 59863 and 59834. 2,994 people live here in 999 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $66,458, close to the Montana median of $72,509.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Arlee, MT
- County: Missoula County
- Land area: 320 sq mi
- Population: 2,994
- Median household income: $66,458
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,994 |
| Households | 999 |
| Median household income | $66,458 |
| Income per person | $30,589 |
| Median age | 39 |
| Homeowners | 75.8% |
| Median home value | $375,200 |
| Median rent | $967 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% |
| Broadband internet | 88.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.3% |
| $10–15K | 1.9% |
| $15–25K | 7.3% |
| $25–35K | 5.2% |
| $35–50K | 11.1% |
| $50–75K | 23.5% |
| $75–100K | 14.0% |
| $100–150K | 17.8% |
| $150–200K | 6.6% |
| $200K+ | 4.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.3% |
| 10–19 | 17.2% |
| 20–24 | 3.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 14.1% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 10.9% |
| 65–74 | 13.6% |
| 75+ | 5.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.3% |
| Owned outright | 37.3% |
| Rented | 21.3% |
| Vacant | 12.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.7% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 1.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 19.9% |
Businesses in 59821
42 business establishments with 382 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 11
- Retail Trade: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 59865 — St. Ignatius town, MT (8.6 mi)
- 59863 — Ravalli CDP, MT (9.8 mi)
- 59834 — Frenchtown CDP, MT (13 mi)
- 59824 — Kicking Horse CDP, MT (16.6 mi)
- 59831 — Dixon CDP, MT (16.6 mi)
- 59808 — Missoula city, MT (17.4 mi)
- 59802 — Missoula city, MT (21.6 mi)
- 59868 — Seeley Lake CDP, MT (22.6 mi)
Areas that include 59821
- Arlee, MT ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Evaro, MT ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Lake County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Missoula County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Sanders County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Montana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 15: highest share of households with children in Missoula County
- No. 2 of 14: fastest population growth in Missoula County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 59821, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 59821 in?
- 59821 is a Arlee, MT mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Evaro and 2% lies inside Arlee; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 59821 in?
- 59821 is mostly in Missoula County (44% of its land), with smaller parts in Lake and Sanders counties.
- What is the population of 59821?
- About 2,994 people (±334), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,563.
- What is the median household income in 59821?
- $66,458 (±$10,573), 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 59821?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 59821 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 59821?
- The closest, measured center to center: 59865 (8.6 mi, St. Ignatius), 59863 (9.8 mi, Ravalli), 59834 (13 mi, Frenchtown), 59824 (16.6 mi, Kicking Horse), 59831 (16.6 mi, Dixon) and 59808 (17.4 mi, Missoula).
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