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ZIP 59937

Pop. 15,114·Flathead County·1st most expensive ZIP in Montana
Median rent (all units)
$2,712/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$747
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ZIP 59937 · $2,712
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,620
4 BR+
$3,340
Research median
$1,990/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,544/yr
At $2,712/mo median
Location
StateMT
CountyFlathead County
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Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 59937 (Whitefish, MT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 51.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,114
Median income
$75,428
Median age
47.9
Renters
26.6%
Age distribution
15.8%
16.8%
26.5%
14.8%
26.2%
Under 1815.8%
18–3416.8%
35–5426.5%
55–6414.8%
65+26.2%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
94%
White94%
Hispanic2.9%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
22.6%
22.9%
51.6%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma22.6%
Some college22.9%
Bachelor's+51.6%
Housing tenure
73.4%
26.6%
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 59937 in Whitefish, MT has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,274 → $75,428
up 7.3%
Population
14,066 → 15,114
up 7.5%
Renter share
27.2% → 26.6%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
52.6% → 51.6%
-1.0 pts
Median age
44.6 → 47.9
+3.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $75,428 today, compared with $70,274 five years earlier. The population has grown by 7.5% since 2021, moving from about 14,066 residents to roughly 15,114.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 59937 covers Whitefish, MT. The median rent here is $2,712/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($75,428/yr), ZIP 59937 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 59937?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 59937 (Whitefish, MT) is $2,712. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 59937 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 59937's median rent of $2,712/mo is $747 (38%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 59937 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59937 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Montana, ranking #1 out of 20 ZIPs tracked at $2,712/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 59937?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,712/mo in ZIP 59937. The local median household income is $75,428/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59937?

Rent in ZIP 59937 has increased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 59937 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 59937 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,712/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($75,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 59937 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 59937 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.6% of ZIP 59937 households are renters, while 73.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 59937 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 59937 compare to the rest of Whitefish?

ZIP 59937 sits right at the Whitefish citywide median of $2,712/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 59937 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 59937 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,712/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 59937's median household income ($75,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 59937 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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