What to know about ZIP 59903
ZIP code 59903 covers ZIP 59903 with a population of about 4,170.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MISSOULA media market.
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ZIP Code 59903 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,170
Density
N/A
Median income
$53,897
-28% vs US avg
Home value
$291,809
-16% vs US avg
Median rent
$810
-30% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 59903
Income and economy in ZIP 59903
Median household income in ZIP 59903 is about $53,897 — about 28% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.6%; unemployment rate near 4.7%; 26.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Construction; about 5.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 59903
Median home value is about $291,809 — about 16% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $810 (about 30% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 59.6% (about 5.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 59903, a household would need roughly $80,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,875. That is about 48% above the local median household income ($53,897), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.