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ZIP 59601

Part of Helena, MT
Pop. 31,728·Lewis and Clark County·11th most expensive ZIP in Montana
Median rent (all units)
$1,498/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
-6.7%
vs US Median
-$467
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 59601 · $1,498
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,240
4 BR+
$2,490
Research median
$1,640/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,976/yr
At $1,498/mo median
Location
CityHelena
StateMT
CountyLewis and Clark County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, -6.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 59601 (Helena, MT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 50.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,728
Median income
$72,290
Median age
41.6
Renters
44.2%
Age distribution
20.2%
20.6%
24.8%
12.7%
21.7%
Under 1820.2%
18–3420.6%
35–5424.8%
55–6412.7%
65+21.7%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
89.8%
White89.8%
Black0.9%
Hispanic3.7%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
20.1%
24%
50.9%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma20.1%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+50.9%
Housing tenure
55.8%
44.2%
Owner55.8%
Renter44.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 59601 in Helena, MT has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,955 → $72,290
up 18.6%
Population
31,640 → 31,728
up 0.3%
Renter share
42% → 44.2%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
51% → 50.9%
-0.1 pts
Median age
40.5 → 41.6
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $72,290 today, compared with $60,955 five years earlier. The renter share has risen from 42% to 44.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 59601 covers Helena, MT. The median rent here is $1,498/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($72,290/yr), ZIP 59601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 59601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 59601 (Helena, MT) is $1,498. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 59601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 59601's median rent of $1,498/mo is $467 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 59601 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59601 falls in the middle range for Montana, ranking #11 out of 20 ZIPs at $1,498/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 59601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,498/mo in ZIP 59601. The local median household income is $72,290/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59601?

Rent in ZIP 59601 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 59601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 59601 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,498/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($72,290/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 59601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 59601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.2% of ZIP 59601 households are renters, while 55.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 59601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 59601 compare to the rest of Helena?

ZIP 59601 is more affordable than Helena overall. At $1,498/mo, it's $165 below the Helena citywide median of $1,663/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 59601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 59601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,498/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 59601's median household income ($72,290/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 59601 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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