Hardin, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59034
Big Horn County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,189
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,726
- Median income Below-median income area
- $169,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hardin pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59034 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59034 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hardin, Big Horn County, Montana, home to 5,189 residents across 1995.8 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59034 reports a modest median household income of $60,726 (13% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,647. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $169,800 (48% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $766; owner occupancy is 59.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59034.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 59034
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hardin, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59034.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59034, Hardin, MT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,189
Population
1995.8
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59034?
37.8
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$60,726
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$30,647
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59034 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Hardin, MT household income vs. every Montana ZIP code
Median household income among 321 reporting Montana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,726 36th percentile higher than 36% of 321 Montana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,013housing units
2,013
Total Housing Units
1,853
Occupied Units
160
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,800
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$766
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 143 business establishments in ZIP 59034, employing approximately 1,301 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,473,000.
143
Businesses
1,301
Employees
$54.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 8 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59034, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,189 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 59034 in?
ZIP code 59034 (Hardin) is located in Big Horn County, Montana. Big Horn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/big-horn-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59034?
ZIP code 59034 in Hardin, MT has a population of 5,189 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59034?
The median household income in ZIP 59034 is $60,726, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59034?
The median home value in ZIP 59034 is $169,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59034?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59034 is White at 51.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59034?
ZIP code 59034 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 1,301 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59034?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59034 are: Retail trade (21), Accommodation and food services (18), Health care and social assistance (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59034?
In ZIP code 59034, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59034?
In ZIP code 59034, approximately 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59034?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59034 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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