ZIP Code 59501 in Havre, MT

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Havre, Montana
Counties:Hill County[Primary]
Blaine County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:6:23:51 AM
Population:12,676 [See All]
Area Code:406
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:48.7023, -109.7896
Land Area:1345.399 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 59501 has 12,676 residents and 5,060 households (average 2.35 persons per household). The median age is 35.9 years, younger than the state (40.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (50.2%). Largest groups are White (78.4%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (11.6%, much higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than the national average (1.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:12,676Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:12,365Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:12,006Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:9.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$56,466Source: Census ACS
Households:5,060Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$201,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.35Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.96Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--12,67412,63012,52912,52512,68512,79812,52812,73912,73112,52812,17512,35812,365
Decennial Census12,638------------------12,676------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35.9

Male Median Age: 35.8

Female Median Age: 36.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male42945045638845841648638634931030437742439033114410886
Female464445409426491446405373356304316382458341283188137160
Total893895865814949862891759705614620759882731614332245246
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9,93982.45%
Black:440.37%
Hispanic:*4233.51%
Asian:790.66%
American Indian:1,46612.16%
Hawaiian:70.06%
Other:960.80%
Total:12,054100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6,29249.64%35.8 years
Females:6,38450.36%36.2 years
Total:12,676100%35.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:12,22898.89%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:140.11%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:730.59%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:500.99%
Total Population:12,365100%
Total Native Population:12,24299.01%
Total Foreign-born Population:1230.99%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $56,466, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $8,094 (16.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,481. Family households earn a median of $80,660 versus $34,665 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,995). By gender, male median income is $53,869 and female is $40,828, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,041 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.9%, which is higher than the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$48,372$44,635$43,368$44,896$45,213$43,613$45,668$49,627$50,985$54,722$59,482$62,188$56,466
Median Family Income$58,849$60,661$57,588$59,309$58,222$59,599$55,529$63,015$66,141$70,236$75,683$81,167$80,660
Median NonFamily Income$23,845$23,508$23,975$23,933$25,275$24,633$26,681$28,103$29,071$31,623$35,915$34,775$34,665
Median Male Income$44,888$46,710$45,033$44,975$43,953$42,157$43,262$46,148$47,321$48,521$51,213$54,830$53,869
Median Female Income$29,868$31,535$29,768$28,107$30,890$33,259$32,045$33,697$36,250$36,787$41,237$41,764$40,828
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:6,06764.05%
Unemployed:1751.85%
Not In Labor Force:3,23134.11%
Total:9,473100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,79829.64%
Service:1,14718.91%
Sales and Office:1,35022.25%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:71511.79%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,05717.42%
Total Civilian Employed Population:6,067100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $201,800, which is well under the state median ($338,100), is up $81,900 (68.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $44,100. The median gross rent is $792, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $279 (54.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $142. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.54% (55.58% with a mortgage, 44.42% free-and-clear) and renters 30.46% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.18%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$119,900$128,400$135,400$138,800$139,500$140,500$139,900$153,600$157,700$169,100$182,600$198,100$201,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1499.73%
$500 to $999:75048.99%
$1,000 to $1,499:32921.49%
$1,500 to $1,999:553.59%
$2,000 to $2,499:271.76%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:22114.44%
Total:1,531100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$513$541$544$558$569$606$638$672$650$691$765$770$792
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,94338.65%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,55330.89%
Renter Occupied:1,53130.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,027100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,02786.82%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):76313.18%
Total Housing Units:5,790100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,19772.49%
Multi-Family Units:73712.73%
Other Units:85614.78%
Total Housing Units:5,790100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 26.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.80%, which is generally lower than the state rate (94.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 12.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.10%), up 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.03%). College enrollment is 27.20%, which is on par with the state rate (24.60%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1361.72%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5136.50%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,59032.80%
Some college, no degree:1,85423.48%
Associate's degree:6858.68%
Bachelor's degree:1,52319.29%
Graduate or professional degree:5957.54%
Total:7,896100%
High school or higher:7,24791.78%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,11826.82%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:7,94156.93%
Public Insurance:5,09236.51%
No Insurance:9156.56%
Total:13,948100%
Has Health Insurance:13,03393.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty11.6%11.6%12.8%12.2%13.9%16.1%15.4%12.6%13.0%10.6%9.4%10.9%12.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2598.40%
Kindergarten:2237.23%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,35844.03%
High school (grades 9-12):40513.13%
College or graduate school:83927.20%
Total:3,084100%
Early Childhood:48215.63%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,98664.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 59501 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 439 business establishments, employing about 4,455 people with an annual payroll of $204,010,000. USPS data shows 5,109 residential mailboxes and 399 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,109Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:399Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,321Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,449Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:230Source: USPS
# of Businesses:439Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$46,806,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$204,010,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:4,455Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 59501 is located in Hill County, Montana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Montana's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 59501. It covers 1345.399 sq mi of land and a water area of 9.106 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:1345.399 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:9.106 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:0 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3035050Source: Census
Place Name:Havre city; MontanaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


59520 | | 59489

Schools in ZIP Code 59501


ZIP Code 59501 is part of 5 school districts, including: Chinook Elementary School District (Grades PK thru 08), Davey Elementary School District (Grades PK thru 08), Havre Elementary School District (Grades PK thru 08), Havre High School District (Grades 09 thru 12) and Cottonwood Elementary School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 8 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Hartland Elementary School 2105 Woodpile Road
Havre, MT 59501
District: Chinook Elementary School District
Davey Elementary 56182 Clear Creek Rd
Havre, MT 59501
District: Davey Elementary School District
Havre Middle School 1441 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
District: Havre Elementary School District
Highland Park School 1207 Washington
Havre, MT 59501
District: Havre Elementary School District
Lincoln-Mckinley School 801 4th Street
Havre, MT 59501
District: Havre Elementary School District
Sunnyside School 601 14th Street
Havre, MT 59501
District: Havre Elementary School District
Havre High School 900 18th Street
Havre, MT 59501
District: Havre High School District
Cottonwood School 14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
District: Cottonwood Elementary School District
St Jude Thaddeus School 430 7th Ave
Havre, MT 59501
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 59501


Montana State University-Northern 300 W 11th St
Havre, MT 59501
Type: Post Secondary
Stone Child College 8294 Upper Box Elder Road
Box Elder, MT 59521-9796
Type: Post Secondary
Aaniiih Nakoda College 269 Blackfeet Avenue
Harlem, MT 59526
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Providence 1301 20th St S
Great Falls, MT 59405-4996
Type: Post Secondary
Great Falls College Montana State University 2100 16th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
Type: Post Secondary
Montana Academy Of Salons 501 2nd St S
Great Falls, MT 59405
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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