Fairfield, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59436
Teton County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,827
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $80,652
- Median income Near-median income area
- $324,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59436 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 59436 (Fairfield, MT) rose +23.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 276.3 in 2023 to 341.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59436 covers 676.7 square miles in Fairfield, Teton County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,827 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59436 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,652 (15% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,371. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 1.7%. Median home value is $324,100 (1% below the average Montana ZIP) and median rent is $830; 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59436.
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 59436
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfield, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59436.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 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 59436, Fairfield, 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
1,827
Population
676.7
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59436?
36.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.5%
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?
$80,652
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$33,371
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59436 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Fairfield, 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)
$80,652 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
878housing units
878
Total Housing Units
806
Occupied Units
72
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,100
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$830
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+23.4%
YoY Change (2024)
341
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+241%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59436 have increased 23.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +241% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 199 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 227 |
| 2022 | +30.1% | 295 |
| 2023 | -6.4% | 276 |
| 2024 | +23.4% | 341 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 59436, employing approximately 722 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,830,000.
65
Businesses
722
Employees
$53.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 23.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 4.6% |
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 59436, 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 (1,827 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 59436 in?
ZIP code 59436 (Fairfield) is located in Teton County, Montana. Teton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/teton-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59436?
ZIP code 59436 in Fairfield, MT has a population of 1,827 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59436?
The median household income in ZIP 59436 is $80,652, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59436?
The median home value in ZIP 59436 is $324,100, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59436?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59436 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59436?
ZIP code 59436 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59436?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59436 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59436?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59436 increased by 23.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 241%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59436?
In ZIP code 59436, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 59436?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59436 is 24.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59436?
In ZIP code 59436, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59436?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59436 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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