| City: | Missoula, Montana |
| Names to Avoid: | Msla, Univ Of Mt Missoula |
| County: | Missoula County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:01:41 PM |
| Population: | 1,195 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 406 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 46.8599, -113.9802 |
| Land Area: | 0.215 sq mi |
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The University of Montana, Montana's flagship public research university, operates under dedicated ZIP code 59812 in Missoula. The Montana State Legislature authorized the university's creation on February 13, 1893, and it opened on September 11, 1895. Classes initially met at Willard School until the campus moved to its current location in February 1899. A.J. Gibson designed University Hall, whose cornerstone was laid in June 1898, earning Missoula the title of "the University City." The original land was donated by the South Missoula Land Company, owned by A.B. Hammond, Richard Eddy, and copper baron Marcus Daly.
The 0.21-square-mile campus sits within Missoula's University District neighborhood. Postal records document an extensive infrastructure with 118 ZIP+4 delivery codes serving 113 named campus facilities. The building directory reads like a course catalog: departments from Anthropology to Zoology, specialized programs like Native American Studies and Environmental Studies, and facilities including the Mansfield Library, Law School, and School of Forestry. The Kaimin student newspaper, KUFM telecommunications, and the Grizzly Athletic Association all maintain separate postal designations.
The 2020 Census counted 1,195 residents with a median age of 20.3 years, confirming the undergraduate student population. Fully 98% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, representing residence hall populations. The housing stock reflects campus character, with just 14 total units and minimal owner-occupancy.
University employment data shows 561 employed residents, with service occupations (288) and educational/healthcare positions (259) dominating. Government workers (316) outnumber private sector employees (242), consistent with a public university workforce. The university employs roughly 56 people across 10 business establishments within this postal boundary. Missoula is the valid mailing city for all university correspondence.
| Population: | 1,195 |
| Median Age: | 20.3 |
| Housing Units: | 14 |
| Establishments: | 10 |
| Employment: | 56 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 59812 has 1,195 residents and 12 households (average 1.92 persons per household). The median age is 20.3 years, significantly younger than the state (40.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 33.0% male and 67.0% female, which is much lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (98.2%) and Other / Two or More Races (95.6%, much higher than the state average of 1.3% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.2%, which is much higher than the state average (4.2%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (1.3%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,195Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,217Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5,558.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 12Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.92Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,480 | 1,318 | 1,217 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,195 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.3
Male Median Age: 19.9
Female Median Age: 20.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 1 | 1 | 215 | 134 | 26 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 0 | 279 | 519 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 1 | 494 | 653 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 21 | 0.89% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,173 | 49.64% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.04% |
| American Indian: | 24 | 1.02% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1,143 | 48.37% |
| Total: | 2,363 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 394 | 32.97% | 19.9 years |
| Females: | 801 | 67.03% | 20.4 years |
| Total: | 1,195 | 100% | 20.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,187 | 97.53% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.25% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 27 | 2.22% |
| Total Population: | 1,217 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,190 | 97.78% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 27 | 2.22% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($69,922), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($46,896), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.1%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 22.0%, which is considerably above the state rate (3.7%). The largest occupation group is Service (51.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 561 | 46.10% |
| Unemployed: | 158 | 12.98% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 498 | 40.92% |
| Total: | 1,217 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 102 | 18.18% |
| Service: | 288 | 51.34% |
| Sales and Office: | 130 | 23.17% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 0.36% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 39 | 6.95% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 561 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($338,100), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,031), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 7 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 7 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 7 | 100% |
In 2023, 5.30% 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 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 88.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (65.60%). Public coverage is 9.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (40.80%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.60%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 18 | 94.74% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1 | 5.26% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 19 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 1 | 5.26% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,075 | 87.33% |
| Public Insurance: | 115 | 9.34% |
| No Insurance: | 41 | 3.33% |
| Total: | 1,231 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,190 | 96.67% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,217 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,217 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 59812 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 51 people with an annual payroll of $1,859,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 7,700Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $433,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,859,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 51Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 59812 is located in Missoula County, Montana, within the Missoula, MT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33540) and Montana's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 124,435 people, about 0.96% of whom live in ZIP Code 59812. It covers 0.215 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Missoula, MTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 33540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 124,435Source: Census |
| MSA: | Missoula, MT MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.215 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 0 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3050200Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Missoula city; MontanaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 59812 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.