ZIP Code 59601 — Helena, MT
59601 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 59601 at a glance
| ZIP code | 59601 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Helena |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Lewis and Clark FIPS 30049 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| Population | 31,728 |
| Coordinates | 46.541990, -112.174740 |
How ZIP+4 works in 59601
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 59601. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 59601 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Other ZIP codes in Helena
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 59601.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 59636 | Fort Harrison, MT | 5.9 mi |
| 59623 | Helena, MT | 7.2 mi |
| 59625 | Helena, MT | 7.6 mi |
| 59634 | Clancy, MT | 10.7 mi |
| 59728 | Elliston, MT | 11.5 mi |
| 59638 | Jefferson City, MT | 14.5 mi |
| 59635 | East Helena, MT | 17 mi |
| 59640 | Marysville, MT | 17.7 mi |
| 59602 | Helena, MT | 18.4 mi |
| 59631 | Basin, MT | 20 mi |
| 59633 | Canyon Creek, MT | 21.4 mi |
| 59713 | Avon, MT | 22.8 mi |
Questions about 59601
What is the ZIP+4 code for 59601?
59601 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 59601, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 59601?
59601 is assigned to Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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