Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana
Whitefish is a city in Flathead County, Montana, with 7,751 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,028 ft (923 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Columbia Falls, 8.4 miles SE.
- 7,751residents (2020 Census)
- 3,028 ftelevation · 923 m
- 7.4 sq miland area · 19.1 km²
- 1,049 / sq mipopulation density
- 59937ZIP code
About Whitefish
Whitefish (Salish: epɫx̣ʷy̓u, "has whitefish") is a city in Flathead County, Montana, United States. According to the 2020 United States census, the city had a population of 7,751.
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Living in Whitefish
- Median household income
- $73,811
- Median home value
- $684,300
- Median rent
- $1,354/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Whitefish had 7,751 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,751 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,049 per sq mi (405 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whitefish at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Flathead County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,751 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.39 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Water area | 5.29 sq mi (13.69 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,028 ft (923 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.4373° N, 114.3468° W |
| ZIP code | 59937 |
| Official website | cityofwhitefish.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3079825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whitefish
- Columbia Falls8.4 mi SE
- Helena Flats12.1 mi SE
- Rhodes12.2 mi SW
- Olney12.8 mi NW
- Hungry Horse13.4 mi E
- Coram13.8 mi E
- Evergreen14.8 mi S
- Martin City14.8 mi E
- Kalispell15.3 mi S
- West Glacier16.3 mi E
- Batavia18.2 mi S
- Forest Hill Village22.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Whitefish
What county is Whitefish in?
Whitefish is in Flathead County, Montana.
What is the population of Whitefish, MT?
7,751 people lived in Whitefish at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whitefish, MT?
The ZIP code of Whitefish is 59937.
What is the elevation of Whitefish?
3,028 feet (923 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whitefish?
Columbia Falls (8.4 mi), Helena Flats (12.1 mi), Rhodes (12.2 mi), Olney (12.8 mi), Hungry Horse (13.4 mi).
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