ZIP Code 59601 is associated with the city of Helena in Montana (Lewis and Clark County) in the U.S. About 23.7% of residents in ZIP Code 59601 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 40.5 years. In this Montana region, an estimated 95.9% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $36,382. The median household income is $62,219, while about 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 31,901.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 59601 is $62,219, while the region's mean household income is $80,854. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,382. The per capita income in ZIP Code 59601 of $36,382 is approximately 16.79% more than the per capita income in Montana overall of $31,151. An estimated 10.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately6.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.3% of the population in 59601 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.2% of 59601 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.2% |
In ZIP Code 59601, 95.9% of the population graduated high school, while 48.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.7% in this Lewis and Clark County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 19.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.2% |
| Associate's degree | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 28.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 20.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 59601, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 4.5% of 59601 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 59601 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.5%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (3.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.4% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 0.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 59601 are older than average. The median age of 40.5 years in ZIP Code 59601 is approximately 6.3% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.2% of the population in 59601 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 59601 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 59601 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 59601 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 59601, an estimated 22.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lewis and Clark County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.6% |
In 59601, 65.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 13.2 minutes. Approximately 23.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 59601 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.4% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 59601 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.9% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
| Retail trade | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.5% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 17.4% |
In ZIP Code 59601, 96.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lewis and Clark County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 59601 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.95% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 59601 | 9.31¢/kWh | 8.08¢/kWh | 3.36¢/kWh |
| Montana | 13.32¢/kWh | 12¢/kWh | 7.25¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 59601 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.92 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.08 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.03 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.71 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.6 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.85 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.99 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.54 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.64 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.45 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.23 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.58 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 59601, debt collection have received the most complaints in 59601 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lewis and Clark County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Debt collection | 18 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 15 |
| Checking or savings account | 11 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 9 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 9 |
| Other | 30 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 17 |
| Dealing with your lender or servicer | 8 |
| Improper use of your report | 6 |
| Managing an account | 6 |
| Written notification about debt | 6 |
| Other | 49 |