59034 ZIP Code — Hardin, MT

Big Horn County, Montana

ZIP code 59034 is located in Hardin, Montana, within Big Horn County. It covers approximately 791.34 square miles and serves a population of 5,199 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59034

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $55,893. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 59034 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,199

population

791.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59034 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59034

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hardin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59022 Crow Agency (15.5 mi) 59010 Bighorn (16.8 mi) 59064 Pompeys Pillar (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,199
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	791.34 sq mi
Water area	5.47 sq mi
Latitude	45.8624
Longitude	-107.4733
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	50.1%	52.2%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	28.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	15.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,199

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$55,893

Median household income

$26,904

Per capita income

$162,700

Median home value

$726

Median monthly rent

61.4%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

12.5%

Unemployment

1,336

Housing units

27.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

168

Under 5

183

207

5–9

225

199

10–14

216

282

15–19

305

148

20–24

160

291

25–34

316

308

35–44

335

208

45–54

226

140

55–59

152

130

60–64

142

258

65–74

279

121

75–84

131

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,477	28.4%
18 and over	3,722	71.6%
65 and over	858	16.5%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 39.2%

Two or more races 9.3%

Asian 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,644	50.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,040	39.2%
Two or more races	487	9.3%
Asian	28	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	52.2%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	28.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	15.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 17.9%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	17.9%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$55,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 16.3%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,700
Median rent / month	$726
Owner occupied	61.4%
Renter occupied	38.6%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	60.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	31.2%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.9%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	35.1%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.8%
Electricity	29.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	834	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	176	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	316	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	388	22.6%
Households with children under 18	640	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	570	33.3%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	29.4%
Married	43.7%	47.7%
Separated	3.2%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	10.5%
Divorced	9.0%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 12.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	2.4%
Kindergarten	57	4.2%
Elementary school	734	53.5%
High school	455	33.2%
College / grad school	92	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.3%

Retail trade 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Public administration 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Other services 3.4%

Professional & management 3.2%

Construction 1.0%

Information 1.0%

Manufacturing 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.5%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.8%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.4

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 40.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	214	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	55.6%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,848	93.2%
Spanish	36	0.7%
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)	5,134	98.7%
Born in same state	5,134	98.7%
Born in different state	3,409	65.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	65	1.3%
Not a US citizen	44	67.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	552	10.6%
Arab	244	4.7%
French	182	3.5%
Polish	165	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	103	2%
Dutch	27	0.5%
English	23	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.0%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59034

What city is ZIP code 59034 in?

ZIP code 59034 is primarily assigned to Hardin, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59034 in?

ZIP code 59034 falls within Big Horn County, Montana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59034?

19% of residents in ZIP code 59034 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59034?

The median home value in ZIP code 59034 is $162,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 59034?

ZIP code 59034 has an estimated population of 5,199 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59034?

The median household income in ZIP code 59034 is $55,893, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59034 in?

ZIP code 59034 observes the MST timezone.