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ZIP 59802

Part of Missoula, MT
Pop. 19,864·Missoula County·13th most expensive ZIP in Montana
Median rent (all units)
$1,401/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$564
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ZIP 59802 · $1,401
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,570/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
$16,812/yr
At $1,401/mo median
Location
StateMT
CountyMissoula County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 59802 (Missoula, MT) is roughly split between renters and owners, 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,864
Median income
$67,736
Median age
37.3
Renters
48.4%
Age distribution
15.9%
28.8%
29%
16.7%
Under 1815.9%
18–3428.8%
35–5429%
55–649.5%
65+16.7%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
83.9%
White83.9%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian1.1%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
17.2%
26.3%
51.3%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma17.2%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+51.3%
Housing tenure
51.6%
48.4%
Owner51.6%
Renter48.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 59802 in Missoula, MT has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,450 → $67,736
up 24.4%
Population
19,790 → 19,864
up 0.4%
Renter share
51.9% → 48.4%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
51.4% → 51.3%
-0.1 pts
Median age
35.5 → 37.3
+1.8 yrs

Median household income grew from $54,450 to $67,736 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.4% shift. About 48.4% of households rent today, against 51.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 59802 covers Missoula, MT. The median rent here is $1,401/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($67,736/yr), ZIP 59802 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 59802?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 59802 (Missoula, MT) is $1,401. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 59802 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 59802's median rent of $1,401/mo is $564 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 59802 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59802 falls in the middle range for Montana, ranking #13 out of 20 ZIPs at $1,401/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 59802?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,401/mo in ZIP 59802. The local median household income is $67,736/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59802?

Rent in ZIP 59802 has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 59802 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 59802 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,401/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($67,736/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 59802 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 59802 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.4% of ZIP 59802 households are renters, while 51.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 59802 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 59802 compare to the rest of Missoula?

ZIP 59802 is more affordable than Missoula overall. At $1,401/mo, it's $149 below the Missoula citywide median of $1,550/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 59802 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 59802 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,401/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 59802's median household income ($67,736/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 59802 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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