🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

59860

Polson

ZIP Code 59860 is a standard zip code serving Polson, Polson, Montana (MT), in Lake County, United States. It has an estimated population of 9,913 with a median household income of $34,871. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Montana (MT)
County: Lake
City: Polson
Timezone: America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude: 47.687600
Longitude: -114.140400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 242.80 mi²
Water Area: 58.55 mi²
Population Density: 41.0 people per mi² (35th percentile)
Bounding Box: 47.884919°N, 47.573219°S, -113.920909°E, -114.517249°W

With 9,913 residents spread across 242.80 square miles, this area has a population density of 41.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

9,913

Population

65th percentile

$34,871

Median Income

15th percentile

$225,700

Median Home Value

75th percentile

242.80 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 59860 is $34,871, and the median home value is $225,700. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

6,461

Total Units

4,210

Occupied Units

65.2%

Occupancy Rate

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