ZIP Code 59912 Demographics & Data

Columbia Falls, MT (ZIP Code 59912) Data Profile

Montana

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 59912

ZIP Code 59912 is associated with the city of Columbia Falls in Montana (Flathead County) in the U.S. It is estimated that 22.7% of residents in the 59912 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 43.1 years. In this Montana region, an estimated 95.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $28,359. Approximately 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $52,275. The current population estimate is 15,525.

Population in 59912

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 59912 is 15,525.

Columbia Falls, MT

The 59912 ZIP Code is associated with Columbia Falls, MT in Flathead County.

Area Codes associated with 59912

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 59912 include 406.

Sunrise / Sunset in 59912

Sunrise: 8:27 am
Sunset: 4:48 pm
Sunrise in 59912 8:27 am
Sunrise in 59912 4:48 pm

Weather forecast for 59912

Tonight's forecast for 59912: Snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Current air quality in 59912

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 59912 Good

Internet in 59912

About 89.9% of households in ZIP Code 59912 have a computer, while approximately 83.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 59912

The gender split in ZIP Code 59912 is an estimated 51.3% female and approximately 48.7% male.

Health Insurance in 59912

Approximately 8.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 59912 (Columbia Falls, MT) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 59912

The median household income in ZIP Code 59912 is $52,275, while the region's mean household income is $68,447. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,359. The per capita income in ZIP Code 59912 of $28,359 is approximately 8.96% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,151. An estimated 7.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 17.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.6% of the population in 59912 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.3% of 59912 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 59912

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.1%
$200,000 or more per year 3.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 59912

In ZIP Code 59912, 95.5% of the population graduated high school, while 23.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.5% in this Flathead County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 59912

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.5%
Some college, no degree 21.1%
Associate's degree 14.7%
Bachelor's degree 17.3%
Graduate or professional degree 5.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 59912

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 59912, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 2.1% of 59912 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 59912 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.9%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (3.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 59912

Industry Percent
White 96.9%
Black or African American 1.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 59912

Residents of ZIP Code 59912 are older than average. The median age of 43.1 years in ZIP Code 59912 is approximately 13.12% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 59912 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 59912 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 59912

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.8%
5 to 9 years 6.4%
10 to 14 years 7.5%
15 to 19 years 5.4%
20 to 24 years 3.9%
25 to 34 years 11.7%
35 to 44 years 12.7%
45 to 54 years 14.3%
55 to 59 years 6.8%
60 to 64 years 9.5%
65 to 74 years 11.5%
75 to 84 years 4.3%
85 years and over 1.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 59912 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 59912

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 59912 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 59912 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 59912 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 59912

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 59912

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 59912

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 59912, an estimated 22.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 3.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Flathead County region.

Age of Housing in 59912

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 18.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 17.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 22.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 5.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 59912

In 59912, 62.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.7 minutes. Approximately 21.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 59912 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 0.8% of 59912 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 59912

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.1%
Construction 7.8%
Manufacturing 7.5%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 13.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.4%
Information 0.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.8%
Other services, except public administration 5.0%
Public administration 4.3%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 59912

In ZIP Code 59912, 97.1% 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 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% 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 Flathead County region.

Language Spoken in 59912

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.1%
Spanish 1.9%
Other Indo-European languages 0.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 59912 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 59912 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.25 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 3.16% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 35.51% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes electricity rates in 59912 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 59912

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 59912 10.08¢/kWh 9.13¢/kWh 5.1¢/kWh
Montana 13.35¢/kWh 12.08¢/kWh 7.24¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 59912

Month ZIP Code 59912 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 1.63 1.9 5.84
Feb 2.84 3 6.31
Mar 3.81 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.15 5.13 7.3
May 5.64 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.83 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.79 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.4 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.51 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.64 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.09 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.65 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes solar power levels in 59912 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 59912 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 59912, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 59912 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Flathead County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 59912

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3
Credit reporting or credit repair services 3
Credit card or prepaid card 2
Debt collection 2
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 1
Other 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 59912

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 4
Getting a credit card 2
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 2
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
Communication tactics 1
Other 3
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 59912. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.