ZIP Code 59602 is associated with the city of Helena in Montana (Lewis and Clark County) in the U.S. About 21.7% of residents in ZIP Code 59602 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 41.3 years. In this Montana region, an estimated 95.6% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $34,266. Approximately 4% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $74,688. The current population estimate is 27,157.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 59602 is $74,688, while the region's mean household income is $88,425. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,266. The per capita income in ZIP Code 59602 of $34,266 is approximately 10% more than the per capita income in Montana overall of $31,151. An estimated 3.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 63.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.8% of the population in 59602 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.8% of 59602 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.8% |
In ZIP Code 59602, 95.6% of the population graduated high school, while 35.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.2% in this Lewis and Clark County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.2% |
| Associate's degree | 9.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 59602, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 2.2% of 59602 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 59602 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (4.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 59602 are older than average. The median age of 41.3 years in ZIP Code 59602 is approximately 8.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.8% of the population in 59602 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 59602 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.2% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 59602 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 59602 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 59602, an estimated 27.4% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 17.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Lewis and Clark County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 8.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 27.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
In 59602, 65.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.9 minutes. Approximately 21.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 59602 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.3% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 59602 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.6% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.7% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.2% |
| Public administration | 18.3% |
In ZIP Code 59602, 97.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% 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 | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 59602 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.83 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.23% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.71% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 59602 | 7.87¢/kWh | 6.37¢/kWh | 5.1¢/kWh |
| Montana | 13.32¢/kWh | 12¢/kWh | 7.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 59602 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.58 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.86 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.94 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.69 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.8 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.23 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.92 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.36 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.9 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.33 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.01 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.29 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 59602, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 59602 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* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 24 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 19 |
| Checking or savings account | 11 |
| Debt collection | 10 |
| Mortgage | 6 |
| Other | 22 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 29 |
| Improper use of your report | 11 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 6 |
| Managing an account | 5 |
| Closing an account | 4 |
| Other | 37 |