Clancy, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59634
Jefferson County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,819
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $129,891
- Median income Above-median income area
- $553,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clancy pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59634 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 59634 (Clancy, MT) fell -10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 321.6 in 2023 to 289.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59634 covers 398.3 square miles in Clancy, Jefferson County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,819 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59634 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,891 (86% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,648. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.7% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $553,900 (70% above the average Montana ZIP), while 93.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $994.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Jefferson County, so 59634 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 59634
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clancy, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59634.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 16
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 16
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 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 59634, Clancy, 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
4,819
Population
398.3
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59634?
41.5
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
0.7%
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?
$129,891
Median Household Income
+86% vs state ZIP avg
$61,648
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59634 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Clancy, 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)
$129,891 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
2,067housing units
2,067
Total Housing Units
1,974
Occupied Units
93
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$553,900
Median Home Value
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$994
Median Rent
1995
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
-10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
289
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+189%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59634 have decreased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 194 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 224 |
| 2022 | +33.6% | 299 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 322 |
| 2024 | -10.1% | 289 |
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 136 business establishments in ZIP 59634, employing approximately 823 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,158,000.
136
Businesses
823
Employees
$45.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 47 | 34.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 59634 vs 59638 →
ZIP 59634 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59635
East Helena (59635)
7,282 residents
- 59634
Clancy (59634)
4,819 residents
- 59638 617
Jefferson City (59638)
617 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 59634 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 59634 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59634
Clancy (59634)
$129,891 median income
- 59638
Jefferson City (59638)
$126,723 median income
- 59635
East Helena (59635)
$83,740 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 59634 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59634, 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 (4,819 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 59634 in?
ZIP code 59634 (Clancy) is located in Jefferson County, Montana. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59634?
ZIP code 59634 in Clancy, MT has a population of 4,819 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59634?
The median household income in ZIP 59634 is $129,891, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59634?
The median home value in ZIP 59634 is $553,900, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59634?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59634 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59634?
ZIP code 59634 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 823 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59634?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59634 are: Construction (47), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59634?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59634 decreased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 59634?
In ZIP code 59634, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.8% 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 59634?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59634 is 22.6 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 59634?
In ZIP code 59634, approximately 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59634?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59634 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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