Frenchtown, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59834
Missoula County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,240
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $94,406
- Median income Above-median income area
- $449,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Frenchtown pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59834 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 59834 (Frenchtown, MT) fell -2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 338.1 in 2023 to 328.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59834 covers 189.8 square miles in Frenchtown, Missoula County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,240 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59834 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,406 (35% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,680. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $449,500 (38% above the average Montana ZIP), while 92.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,523.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Missoula County, so 59834 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 59834
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Frenchtown, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59834.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 59834, Frenchtown, 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
2,240
Population
189.8
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59834?
34.0
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
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?
$94,406
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$32,680
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59834 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Frenchtown, 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)
$94,406 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
1,029housing units
1,029
Total Housing Units
867
Occupied Units
162
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$449,500
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,523
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
-2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
329
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+229%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59834 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.2% | 216 |
| 2021 | +19.8% | 259 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 302 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 338 |
| 2024 | -2.8% | 329 |
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 69 business establishments in ZIP 59834, employing approximately 317 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,351,000.
69
Businesses
317
Employees
$14.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.3% |
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 59834 vs 59808 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59808 | Missoula, MT | 17,904 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59834, 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 (2,240 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 59834 in?
ZIP code 59834 (Frenchtown) is located in Missoula County, Montana. Missoula County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/missoula-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59834?
ZIP code 59834 in Frenchtown, MT has a population of 2,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59834?
The median household income in ZIP 59834 is $94,406, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59834?
The median home value in ZIP 59834 is $449,500, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59834?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59834 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59834?
ZIP code 59834 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 317 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59834?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59834 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59834?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59834 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. 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 59834?
In ZIP code 59834, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 59834?
In ZIP code 59834, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59834?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59834 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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