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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
$94,406
Median income
$449,500
Median home value
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 59834 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 189.8 square miles in Frenchtown, Missoula County, Montana. The area is home to 2,240 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 59834 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59834 sits at $94,406 (35% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $32,680. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $449,500 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,523 per month, and 92.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59834 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Missoula County, so you can benchmark 59834 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 59834

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59834.

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 59834, Frenchtown, 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

2,240

Population

189.8

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59834?

34.0

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

$32,680

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59834 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,406 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,029

Total Housing Units

867

Occupied Units

162

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.7%
Renter 7.3%

$449,500

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

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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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Official Data Resources for Frenchtown, 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.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
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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