ZIP Code 59860 is associated with the city of Polson in Montana (Lake County) in the U.S. An estimated 28.3% of residents in the 59860 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 45.8 years. In this Montana region, an estimated 93.1% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $27,463. Approximately 8% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $48,813. The current population estimate is 10,504.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 59860 is $48,813, while the region's mean household income is $64,571. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,463. The per capita income in ZIP Code 59860 of $27,463 is approximately 11.84% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,151. An estimated 8.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 13.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.5% of the population in 59860 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 2.0% of 59860 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.3% |
In ZIP Code 59860, 93.1% of the population graduated high school, while 32.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.7% in this Lake County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.8% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 59860, 92.5% is one race, while 7.5% are two or more races. Approximately 3.3% of 59860 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 59860 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.3%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (24.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 24.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 1.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 59860 are older than average. The median age of 45.8 years in ZIP Code 59860 is approximately 20.21% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.4% of the population in 59860 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 59860 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.4% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 59860 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 59860 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 59860, an estimated 22.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.4% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lake County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.0% |
In 59860, 58.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.6 minutes. Approximately 30.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 59860 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 59860 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.7% |
| Construction | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.3% |
| Retail trade | 13.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.7% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 30.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.2% |
| Public administration | 9.8% |
In ZIP Code 59860, 97.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% 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 Lake County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 59860 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.38 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 6.31% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 33.54% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 59860 | 6.68¢/kWh | 6.08¢/kWh | 6.89¢/kWh |
| Montana | 13.58¢/kWh | 12.41¢/kWh | 6.98¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 59860 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.62 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.14 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.15 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.37 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.02 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.72 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.83 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.54 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.56 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.78 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.16 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.64 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 59860, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 59860 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lake County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 11 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 8 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Getting a credit card | 1 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Other | 2 |