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ZIP 59801

Part of Missoula, MT
Pop. 30,916·Missoula County·9th most expensive ZIP in Montana
Median rent (all units)
$1,513/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$452
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 59801 · $1,513
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,750
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
$18,156/yr
At $1,513/mo median
Location
StateMT
CountyMissoula County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.2% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 59801 (Missoula, MT) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,916
Median income
$58,347
Median age
32.5
Renters
57.4%
Age distribution
15.4%
38.7%
23.5%
13.2%
Under 1815.4%
18–3438.7%
35–5423.5%
55–649.2%
65+13.2%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
86.6%
White86.6%
Black0.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian1%
Other6.5%
Education (25+)
16.3%
25%
56%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma16.3%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+56%
Housing tenure
42.6%
57.4%
Owner42.6%
Renter57.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 59801 in Missoula, MT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,089 → $1,513
up 38.9%
Income
$46,112 → $58,347
up 26.5%
Population
30,886 → 30,916
up 0.1%
Renter share
62.1% → 57.4%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
47.9% → 56%
+8.1 pts
Median age
31.2 → 32.5
+1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 59801 in Missoula, MT has shifted from $1,089 to $1,513, up 38.9% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 59801 in Missoula, MT now reports about $58,347, up from $46,112 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 62.1% to 57.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47.9% to 56% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 59801 in Missoula, MT reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 59801 covers Missoula, MT. The median rent here is $1,513/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($58,347/yr), ZIP 59801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 59801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 59801 (Missoula, MT) is $1,513. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 59801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 59801's median rent of $1,513/mo is $452 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 59801 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59801 falls in the middle range for Montana, ranking #9 out of 20 ZIPs at $1,513/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 59801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,513/mo in ZIP 59801. The local median household income is $58,347/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59801?

Rent in ZIP 59801 has increased 15.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 59801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 59801 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,513/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($58,347/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 59801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 59801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.4% of ZIP 59801 households are renters, while 42.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 59801 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 59801 compare to the rest of Missoula?

ZIP 59801 is more affordable than Missoula overall. At $1,513/mo, it's $37 below the Missoula citywide median of $1,550/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 59801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 59801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,513/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 59801's median household income ($58,347/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 59801 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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