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ZIP 59901

Pop. 63,161·Flathead County·6th most expensive ZIP in Montana
Median rent (all units)
$1,844/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.3%
Month-over-Month
-6.5%
vs US Median
-$107
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ZIP 59901 · $1,844
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,730
Research median
$1,630/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$22,128/yr
At $1,844/mo median
Location
StateMT
CountyFlathead County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 59901 (Kalispell, MT) is majority owner-occupied, 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
63,161
Median income
$72,523
Median age
39.5
Renters
30%
Age distribution
23.7%
20.6%
24.3%
12.5%
18.9%
Under 1823.7%
18–3420.6%
35–5424.3%
55–6412.5%
65+18.9%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
90.4%
White90.4%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian1.1%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
29.1%
33.2%
33.7%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+33.7%
Housing tenure
70%
30%
Owner70%
Renter30%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 59901 in Kalispell, MT has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,555 → $72,523
up 14.1%
Population
58,212 → 63,161
up 8.5%
Renter share
26.7% → 30%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
30% → 33.7%
+3.7 pts
Median age
40.2 → 39.5
-0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 59901 in Kalispell, MT now reports about $72,523, up from $63,555 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 58,212 to 63,161 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.5% change. About 30% of households rent today, against 26.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 30% to 33.7%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 59901 covers Kalispell, MT. The median rent here is $1,844/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($72,523/yr), ZIP 59901 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 59901?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 59901 (Kalispell, MT) is $1,844. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 59901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 59901's median rent of $1,844/mo is $107 (5%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 59901 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59901 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Montana, ranking #6 out of 20 ZIPs tracked at $1,844/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 59901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,844/mo in ZIP 59901. The local median household income is $72,523/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59901?

Rent in ZIP 59901 has decreased 9.3% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 59901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 59901 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,844/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($72,523/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 59901 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 59901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30% of ZIP 59901 households are renters, while 70% are owner-occupied. ZIP 59901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 59901 compare to the rest of Kalispell?

ZIP 59901 is more affordable than Kalispell overall. At $1,844/mo, it's $3 below the Kalispell citywide median of $1,847/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 59901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 59901 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,844/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 59901's median household income ($72,523/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 59901 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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