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Darby, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59829

Ravalli County, Montana — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,679
1/sq mi
$63,650
Median income
$437,900
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Darby pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59829 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59829 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1913.6 square miles in Darby, Ravalli County, Montana. The area is home to 2,679 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 59829 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59829 sits at $63,650 (9% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $43,111. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $437,900 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $961 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59829 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59829 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 59829

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59829.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59829, Darby, MT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,679

Population

1913.6

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59829?

53.8

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$63,650

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$43,111

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59829 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,650 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,293

Total Housing Units

955

Occupied Units

338

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$437,900

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$961

Median Rent

1983

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

-5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

356

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+256%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59829 have decreased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +256% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +15.3% 224
2021 +17.7% 263
2022 +40.7% 370
2023 +1.4% 375
2024 -5.1% 356

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 59829, employing approximately 408 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,879,000.

82

Businesses

408

Employees

$16.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 19.5%
Retail trade 10 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 9.8%
Manufacturing 7 8.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 7 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 7 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.1%
Wholesale trade 4 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.9%
Finance and insurance 3 3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Ravalli County Darby, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59829 in? ▼
ZIP code 59829 (Darby) is located in Ravalli County, Montana. Ravalli County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ravalli-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59829? ▼
ZIP code 59829 in Darby, MT has a population of 2,679 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59829? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59829 is $63,650, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59829? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59829 is $437,900, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59829? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59829 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59829? ▼
ZIP code 59829 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59829? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59829 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59829? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59829 decreased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 256%. 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 59829? ▼
In ZIP code 59829, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 59829? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59829 is 23.3 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 59829? ▼
In ZIP code 59829, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59829? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59829 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Darby, MT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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