Pinnacle
Census-designated place in Flathead County, Montana

Pinnacle is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Flathead County, Montana, with 45 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,688 ft (1,124 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Essex, 5.3 miles S.
- 45residents (2020 Census)
- 3,688 ftelevation · 1,124 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 80 / sq mipopulation density
- 59916ZIP code
About Pinnacle
Pinnacle is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Flathead County, Montana, United States. It is in the eastern part of the county, along U.S. Route 2 in the valley of the Middle Fork Flathead River. It is 6 miles (10 km) north of Essex and 20 miles (32 km) southeast of West Glacier. The community is bordered to the east, across the Middle Fork, by Glacier National Park, and to the west by Flathead National Forest.
Pinnacle was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Pinnacle had a population of 45.
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Living in Pinnacle
- Median household income
- $58,977
- Median home value
- $395,500
- Median age
- 63.5
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Pinnacle had 45 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 45 |
|---|---|
| Density | 80 per sq mi (31 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pinnacle at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Flathead County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 45 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.57 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,688 ft (1,124 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.3567° N, 113.6483° W |
| ZIP code | 59916 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3057775 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pinnacle
- Essex5.3 mi S
- Snowslip11.3 mi SE
- Martin City17.7 mi W
- West Glacier18.8 mi NW
- Coram19.0 mi W
- Hungry Horse19.2 mi W
- East Glacier Park Village20.4 mi E
- Columbia Falls25.0 mi W
- Bigfork26.5 mi SW
- Helena Flats27.6 mi W
- St. Mary28.5 mi N
- Starr School28.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pinnacle
What county is Pinnacle in?
Pinnacle is in Flathead County, Montana.
What is the population of Pinnacle, MT?
45 people lived in Pinnacle at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pinnacle, MT?
The ZIP code of Pinnacle is 59916.
What is the elevation of Pinnacle?
3,688 feet (1,124 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pinnacle?
Essex (5.3 mi), Snowslip (11.3 mi), Martin City (17.7 mi), West Glacier (18.8 mi), Coram (19.0 mi).
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