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ZIP 59803

Part of Missoula, MT
Pop. 18,401·Missoula County·5th most expensive ZIP in Montana
Median rent (all units)
$1,953/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.0%
vs US Median
-$12
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 59803 · $1,953
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,430
4 BR+
$2,940
Research median
$1,750/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
$23,436/yr
At $1,953/mo median
Location
StateMT
CountyMissoula County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 59803 (Missoula, MT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 52.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,401
Median income
$111,925
Median age
41.3
Renters
28.9%
Age distribution
22.1%
18.3%
27.8%
14%
17.8%
Under 1822.1%
18–3418.3%
35–5427.8%
55–6414%
65+17.8%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
88%
White88%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian1.6%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
15.8%
28.9%
52.4%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma15.8%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+52.4%
Housing tenure
71.1%
28.9%
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 59803 in Missoula, MT has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,946 → $111,925
up 24.4%
Population
17,052 → 18,401
up 7.9%
Renter share
25.9% → 28.9%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
50.7% → 52.4%
+1.7 pts
Median age
39.6 → 41.3
+1.7 yrs

Median household income rose from $89,946 to $111,925 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.4% shift. The population has grown by 7.9% since 2021, moving from about 17,052 residents to roughly 18,401. Renters now make up 28.9% of households, compared with 25.9% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 59803 covers Missoula, MT. The median rent here is $1,953/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($111,925/yr), ZIP 59803 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 59803?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 59803 (Missoula, MT) is $1,953. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 59803 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 59803's median rent of $1,953/mo is $12 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 59803 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59803 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Montana, ranking #5 out of 20 ZIPs tracked at $1,953/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 59803?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,953/mo in ZIP 59803. The local median household income is $111,925/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59803?

Rent in ZIP 59803 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 59803 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 59803 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,953/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($111,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 59803 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 59803 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.9% of ZIP 59803 households are renters, while 71.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 59803 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 59803 compare to the rest of Missoula?

ZIP 59803 is pricier than Missoula as a whole. At $1,953/mo, it's $403 above the Missoula citywide median of $1,550/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 59803 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 59803 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,953/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 59803's median household income ($111,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 59803 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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