59834 ZIP Code — Frenchtown, MT

Missoula County, Montana

ZIP code 59834 is located in Frenchtown, Montana, within Missoula County. It covers approximately 66.99 square miles and serves a population of 2,028 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59834

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $296,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,631. 34% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59834 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,028

population

66.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Frenchtown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59808 Missoula (7.8 mi) 59821 Arlee (13.7 mi) 59804 Missoula (13.7 mi) 59831 Dixon (17.6 mi) 59801 Missoula (18.2 mi) 59802 Missoula (18.5 mi) 59812 Missoula (19.1 mi) 59820 Alberton (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,028
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	66.99 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	47.0677
Longitude	-114.2467
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	406

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	44.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	31.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	18.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,028

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$79,631

Median household income

$35,681

Per capita income

$296,400

Median home value

$1,622

Median monthly rent

85.0%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

814

Housing units

28.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

108

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

128

25–34

131

35–44

189

45–54

194

55–59

60–64

124

65–74

127

75–84

101

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	504	24.9%
18 and over	1,524	75.1%
65 and over	451	22.2%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.8%

Black or African American 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 3%

Two or more races 2.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,763	82.8%
Black or African American	126	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	102	4.8%
Other race	63	3%
Two or more races	52	2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	24	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	44.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	31.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	18.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.7%	4.7%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$79,631

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k–$300k 38.9%

$300k–$500k 29.7%

$500k–$1M 16.2%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$296,400
Median rent / month	$1,622
Owner occupied	85.0%
Renter occupied	15.0%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.4%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	44.1%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	25.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	8.6%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	11.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.2%
2 vehicles	59.1%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	45.7%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	23.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	507	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	132	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	196	23.2%
Households with children under 18	338	40.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	289	34.2%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	11.7%
Married	68.7%	55.9%
Separated	0.0%	3.3%
Widowed	0.0%	3.4%
Divorced	7.5%	25.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 25.2%

Some college, no degree 36.3%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	5.0%
Kindergarten	13	4.0%
Elementary school	221	68.8%
High school	42	13.1%
College / grad school	29	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Construction 19.9%

Retail trade 17.0%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Professional & management 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	25.0%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 15.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.2%
High blood pressure	24.5%
High cholesterol	28.7%
Diabetes	7.2%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	23.1%
No physical activity	13.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.6%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.2%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	210	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,814	89.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,028	100.0%
Born in same state	1,987	98.0%
Born in different state	950	46.8%
Foreign born	41	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	414	20.4%
French	289	14.3%
Arab	162	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	68	3.4%
German	17	0.8%
English	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	92.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59834

What city is ZIP code 59834 in?

ZIP code 59834 is primarily assigned to Frenchtown, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59834 in?

ZIP code 59834 falls within Missoula County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59834 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 59834 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59834 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 59834 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 59834?

ZIP code 59834 has an estimated population of 2,028 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59834?

The median home value in ZIP code 59834 is $296,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 59834 in?

ZIP code 59834 observes the MST timezone.