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Helena city, MT

ZIP 59601 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 59601

59601 has a population of 31,822 with a median age of 41.1 yrs (49.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.3%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-87% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.9%-79% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.3%-12% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.6%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
21.1%+30% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.0%-64% vs US avg
x
High school
19.6%-25% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.6%-12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
50.9%+51% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.6%-5% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.0%-8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.5%+70% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.9%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.1%-21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.3%+1044% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 59601

Poverty Rate
9.1%-21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.6%-43% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.8%-25% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.3%+1044% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population31,822
Median age41.1
Poverty rate9.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.3%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.8%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born15.4%