ZIP Code · MT

ZIP 59901

Part of Kalispell, MT

Pop. 63,161·Flathead County·6th most expensive ZIP in Montana

Median rent (all units)

$1,929/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$19

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 59901 · $1,929

More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,948/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 59901 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Montana

Rent in ZIP 59901 changed +3.5% over the year to August 2026. Across the 18 Montana ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,523) is $1,813 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,630); a 3-bedroom is $2,140.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 59901. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,148/yr

At $1,929/mo median

Location

CityKalispell

StateMT

CountyFlathead County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,854 → $1,929

up 4.0%

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

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 59901 in Kalispell, MT has climbed by $75 per month, settling near $1,929 after starting the period at $1,854. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 59901 in Kalispell, MT now reports about $72,523, up from $63,555 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 10.1 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 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%. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 59901 in Kalispell, MT reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 59901 covers Kalispell, MT. The median rent here is $1,929/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($72,523/yr), ZIP 59901 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,929/mo in ZIP 59901. The local median household income is $72,523/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59901?

Rent in ZIP 59901 has risen 3.5% over the past year as of August 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2023.

How does ZIP 59901 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59901 is one of the pricier among Montana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #6 of 20 at $1,929/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 59901 changed +3.5%, against a typical +3.6% across the 18 Montana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.