Ennis, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59729
Madison County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,141
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $83,365
- Median income Near-median income area
- $480,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ennis pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59729 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 59729 (Ennis, MT) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 414.0 in 2023 to 438.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59729 covers 1427.3 square miles in Ennis, Madison County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,141 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59729 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,365 (19% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,329. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $480,300 (47% above the average Montana ZIP), while 78.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,330.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, 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 59729.
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 59729
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ennis, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59729.
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 11
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 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 59729, Ennis, 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
2,141
Population
1427.3
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59729?
44.4
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
1.8%
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?
$83,365
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$45,329
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59729 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Ennis, 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)
$83,365 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
1,749housing units
1,749
Total Housing Units
1,275
Occupied Units
474
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$480,300
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,330
Median Rent
2001
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
439
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+339%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59729 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +339% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 258 |
| 2021 | +18.9% | 307 |
| 2022 | +20.2% | 369 |
| 2023 | +12.1% | 414 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 439 |
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 158 business establishments in ZIP 59729, employing approximately 783 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,432,000.
158
Businesses
783
Employees
$38.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 41 | 25.9% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.9% |
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 59729, 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 (2,141 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 59729 in?
ZIP code 59729 (Ennis) is located in Madison County, Montana. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59729?
ZIP code 59729 in Ennis, MT has a population of 2,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59729?
The median household income in ZIP 59729 is $83,365, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59729?
The median home value in ZIP 59729 is $480,300, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59729?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59729 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59729?
ZIP code 59729 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 783 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59729?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59729 are: Construction (41), Retail trade (23), Accommodation and food services (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59729?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59729 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 339%. 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 59729?
In ZIP code 59729, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 59729?
In ZIP code 59729, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59729?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59729 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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