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Missoula, MT
City in Missoula County, Montana. ZIP codes: 59801, 59802, 59812.
Population
76,514
Land area
35sq mi
People per sq mi
2,184
ZIP codes
3
Missoula and its ZIP codes
Missoula at a glance
- Missoula is about 285 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 2nd among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $70,392, close to the Montana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $473,100 (26% above Montana) and median rent is $1,189 a month.
Local data for Missoula, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Missoula, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,392
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$473,100
Median rent
$1,189/mo
Homeownership
47.0%
Bachelor's or higher
53.0%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15,417), Irish Americans (12,207), Norwegian Americans (5,305).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Missoula County. PPP loans are for Missoula.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,053
65,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,223
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$872M
FY 2026, $7,394 per person
PPP loans
$93.3M
1,582 loans, 13,763 jobs reported
How people get to work
Missoula, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.0%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle3.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Missoula, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,485
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
215
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
17.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone56 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Missoula, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Missoula
3 in or overlapping Missoula. Population shown
Cities near Missoula
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East MissoulaCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Orchard HomesCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Bonner-West RiversideCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.5 |
| PiltzvilleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| LoloCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 9.5 |
| TurahCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.3 |
| WyeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Twin CreeksCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| CarltonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| EvaroCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 17.2 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| FrenchtownCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| FlorenceCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| HusonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| PotomacCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| ArleeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Missoula, MT in?
- Missoula is in Missoula County, Montana.
- What ZIP codes are in Missoula, MT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Missoula include 59801, 59802, 59812.
- What is the population of Missoula, MT?
- About 76,514 people live in Missoula, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Missoula?
- Nearby places include East Missoula (2.5 mi), Orchard Homes (3.7 mi), Bonner-West Riverside (5.2 mi), Piltzville (6.5 mi), Lolo (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023