Troy, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59935
Lincoln County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,576
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $39,712
- Median income Below-median income area
- $371,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Troy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59935 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59935 covers 2384.0 square miles in Troy, Lincoln County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,576 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59935 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,712 (43% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,974. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $371,400 (14% above the average Montana ZIP) and median rent is $879; 81.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, 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 59935.
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 59935
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Troy, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59935.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 59935, Troy, 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
3,576
Population
2384.0
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59935?
53.7
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
1.5%
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?
$39,712
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$23,974
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59935 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Troy, 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)
$39,712 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
1,992housing units
1,992
Total Housing Units
1,407
Occupied Units
585
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$371,400
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$879
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 59935, employing approximately 405 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,578,000.
68
Businesses
405
Employees
$11.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 6 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 5.9% |
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 59935, 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 (3,576 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 59935 in?
ZIP code 59935 (Troy) is located in Lincoln County, Montana. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59935?
ZIP code 59935 in Troy, MT has a population of 3,576 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59935?
The median household income in ZIP 59935 is $39,712, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59935?
The median home value in ZIP 59935 is $371,400, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59935?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59935 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59935?
ZIP code 59935 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 405 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59935?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59935 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Health care and social assistance (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59935?
In ZIP code 59935, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 59935?
In ZIP code 59935, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59935?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59935 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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