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Ravalli County
Darby, MT
59829
59829 ZIP Code — Darby, MT
Ravalli County, Montana
ZIP code 59829 is located in
Darby ,
Montana ,
within Ravalli County .
It covers approximately 871.51 square miles and serves a population of
2,219 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59829
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $374,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($54,643) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.
Overall, ZIP code 59829 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Darby
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,219
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
081
Geography
Land area
871.51 sq mi
Water area
4.52 sq mi
Latitude
45.7837
Longitude
-114.2550
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.6%
45.4%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
29.3%
32.9%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
12.1%
17.2%
19.2%
Over $200k
3.9%
4.6%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$54,643
Median household income
$374,800
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 237 10.7% 18 and over 1,982 89.3% 65 and over 792 35.7% Median age 60.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 1,994 88.7% Two or more races 144 6.4% Asian 64 2.8% Hispanic or Latino 28 1.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 16 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.6%
45.4%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
29.3%
32.9%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
12.1%
17.2%
19.2%
Over $200k
3.9%
4.6%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.6% $10k–$15k 7.2% $15k–$25k 12.4% $25k–$35k 9.5% $35k–$50k 11.0% $50k–$75k 17.7% $75k–$100k 14.2% $100k–$150k 12.2% $150k–$200k 4.0% $200k+ 6.1% Median income $54,643
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $374,800 Median rent / month $914 Owner occupied 76.1% Renter occupied 23.9% Vacant 21.8% Single-family detached 79.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.8% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.7% 2000–2009 20.0% 1990–1999 13.2% 1980–1989 16.1% 1970–1979 22.5% 1960–1969 9.8% 1950–1959 3.5% 1940–1949 2.7% 1939 or earlier 6.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.1% 1 bedroom 10.9% 2 bedrooms 42.3% 3 bedrooms 28.6% 4 bedrooms 10.1% 5+ bedrooms 4.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.0% 1 vehicle 21.0% 2 vehicles 38.5% 3 or more 37.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.5% Electricity 19.2% Propane / LP gas 36.4% Fuel oil 2.3% Wood 39.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 573 52.7% Cohabiting couple 66 6.1% Male householder, no spouse 302 27.8% Female householder, no spouse 147 13.5% Households with children under 18 121 11.1% Households with seniors (65+) 515 47.3% Average household size 2.02
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.8% 13.3% Married 55.5% 67.1% Separated 1.7% 1.2% Widowed 4.2% 7.1% Divorced 13.9% 11.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Graduate / professional
16.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.5% Bachelor's or higher 29.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 3.9% Kindergarten 5 2.2% Elementary school 100 43.3% High school 77 33.3% College / grad school 40 17.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Finance & real estate
14.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Professional & management
5.7%
Public administration
3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.3% Service 17.8% Sales & office 19.6% Natural resources & construction 11.9% Production & transportation 14.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.9% Government 23.7% Self-employed 8.7% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 65.5% Carpool 4.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.5% Work from home 23.4% Other means 3.9% Avg commute (minutes) 20.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
22.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.8% Retirement income 36.8% Supplemental Security 4.3% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 12.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.8% High blood pressure 32.1% High cholesterol 34.6% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 30.0% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.3% Binge drinking 20.0% No physical activity 20.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.1% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 14.8% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 12.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.9% Visited dentist 60.4% Cholesterol screening 87.7% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 149 7.5%
Disability % Any disability 31.4% Under 18 8.4% 18–64 years 30.8% 65 and over 39.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.0% Public insurance 63.1% No insurance 10.3% Uninsured under 19 13.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,179 98.2% Spanish 9 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 9 0.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,170 97.8% Born in same state 2,141 96.5% Born in different state 493 22.2% Foreign born 29 1.3% Naturalized citizen 49 2.2% Not a US citizen 49 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 413 18.6% French 405 18.3% Arab 153 6.9% Polish 141 6.4%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 39 1.8% German 29 1.3% English 28 1.3% Norwegian 10 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.0% Internet access 86.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59829
What city is ZIP code 59829 in?
ZIP code 59829 is primarily assigned to Darby, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59829 in?
ZIP code 59829 falls within Ravalli County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59829 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 59829 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59829 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 59829 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59829?
The median home value in ZIP code 59829 is $374,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 59829?
ZIP code 59829 has an estimated population of 2,219 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 59829 in?
ZIP code 59829 observes the MST timezone.
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