Zip code 59935: Troy, Montana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 59935
59935 is a rural zip code in Troy, Montana (Lincoln County), covering 1,036 sq mi of land. About 3,381 people live here, or 3 per square mile. The median resident is 53.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $39,712 a year, about 49% of the national median of $80,734. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $371,400, or 9.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $879 a month.
16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.7 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; cleaning and personal care; and management. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 59935 compares
- 99thU.S. 10% · MT 15.2%124th of 317 in MT
- Housing vacancy29.4%98thU.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%86th of 317 in MT
- 98thU.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%54th of 318 in MT
- Median age53.797thU.S. 38.9 · MT 40.479th of 318 in MT
- Veterans13%96thU.S. 6.2% · MT 9%71st of 318 in MT
- 84thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MT 44.8%44th of 286 in MT
- Poverty rate19.3%83rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%63rd of 317 in MT
- Homeownership rate81.4%81stStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%127th of 317 in MT
- 76thU.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%93rd of 318 in MT
- Government workers17.3%73rdU.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%141st of 317 in MT
- 58thU.S. 0.483 · MT 0.465124th of 316 in MT
- Median home value$371,40057thU.S. $332,700 · MT $375,80099th of 291 in MT
- 49thU.S. 22% · MT 21%128th of 318 in MT
- Average commute25.7 min48thU.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min112th of 293 in MT
- 43rdU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%89th of 317 in MT
- Work from home10.7%39thU.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%207th of 317 in MT
- Broadband access87.3%20thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MT 89.4%158th of 317 in MT
- 12thU.S. $1,413 · MT $1,081102nd of 209 in MT
- Diversity index19.212thU.S. 61.4 · MT 29.4158th of 318 in MT
- 11thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%278th of 318 in MT
- 10thU.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%168th of 317 in MT
- 9thU.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%131st of 318 in MT
- Per capita income$23,9747thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MT $41,711287th of 318 in MT
- Population3,3815thU.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,87563rd of 318 in MT
- Median earnings per worker$31,4294thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,881263rd of 316 in MT
- Tech workers0.2%4thU.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%145th of 317 in MT
- Median household income$39,7123rdWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MT $72,509278th of 295 in MT
- Population density3/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi153rd of 318 in MT
| Measure | 59935 | Lincoln | MT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 23% | 20.8% | 15.2% | 10% | 124th of 317 | |
| Housing vacancy | 29.4% | 17.5% | 13.2% | 10.1% | 86th of 317 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 34% | 30.1% | 20.1% | 17.2% | 54th of 318 | |
| Median age | 53.7 | 52.8 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 79th of 318 | |
| Veterans | 13% | 12.4% | 9% | 6.2% | 71st of 318 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 60.4% | 45.5% | 44.8% | 51.1% | 44th of 286 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 19.3% | 15.4% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 63rd of 317 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 81.4% | 77.6% | 69.2% | 65.2% | 127th of 317 | |
| Uninsured rate | 11% | 14.9% | 8.6% | 8.4% | 93rd of 318 | |
| Government workers | 17.3% | 15% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 141st of 317 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.444 | 0.448 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 124th of 316 | |
| Median home value | $371,400 | $296,500 | $375,800 | $332,700 | 99th of 291 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22% | 18.1% | 21% | 22% | 128th of 318 | |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 18.5 min | 19.1 min | 26.4 min | 112th of 293 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 89th of 317 | |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 15.5% | 12.5% | 15.1% | 207th of 317 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 87.3% | 86.6% | 89.4% | 91% | 158th of 317 | |
| Median gross rent | $879 | $762 | $1,081 | $1,413 | 102nd of 209 | |
| Diversity index | 19.2 | 18.7 | 29.4 | 61.4 | 158th of 318 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 15.5% | 18.9% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 278th of 318 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.3% | 6.5% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 168th of 317 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 14.1% | 131st of 318 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $23,974 | $29,958 | $41,711 | $44,673 | 287th of 318 | |
| Population | 3,381 | 21,175 | 1,116,875 | 334,922,499 | 63rd of 318 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $31,429 | $37,500 | $43,881 | $49,666 | 263rd of 316 | |
| Tech workers | 0.2% | 2% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 145th of 317 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $39,712 | $47,143 | $72,509 | $80,734 | 278th of 295 | |
| Population density | 3/sq mi | 6/sq mi | 8/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 153rd of 318 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White90%
- Black0%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0.3%
- Native American1.0%
- Pacific Islander0.8%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,407
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 61.3%
- Married couples
- 52.5%
- Living alone
- 35.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 13%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,992
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Vacant
- 29.4%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 4.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 60.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 20.8%
- Home value to income
- 9.4× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 59935 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $31,616 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,188 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $26,000 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $37,929 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $38,143 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.7%
- Households with broadband
- 87.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 51.1%
- No internet access
- 11.2%
- Without health insurance
- 11%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Troy
- State
- Montana
- County
- Lincoln County
- Center point
- 48.6498° N, 115.8348° W
- Land area
- 1,036 sq mi
- Water area
- 5.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Yaak (unincorporated)3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 59935
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83845 | Moyie Springs, ID | 14 mi | $72,695 |
| 83826 | Eastport, ID | 27 mi | — |
| 83847 | Naples, ID | 28 mi | $48,859 |
| 83836 | Hope, ID | 33 mi | $97,083 |
| 83805 | Bonners Ferry, ID | 33 mi | $70,083 |
| 59930 | Rexford, MT | 35 mi | $61,923 |
| 59923 | Libby, MT | 36 mi | $44,980 |
| 83853 | Porthill, ID · PO box | 38 mi | — |
| 83811 | Clark Fork, ID | 40 mi | $44,930 |
| 59853 | Noxon, MT | 42 mi | $60,417 |
| 59844 | Heron, MT | 45 mi | $43,417 |
| 83803 | Bayview, ID | 50 mi | $60,818 |
Zip codes like 59935 elsewhere
Questions about 59935
What city is zip code 59935?
59935 is assigned to Troy, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 59935 in?
59935 is in Lincoln County, Montana.
What is the population of 59935?
About 3,381 people live in 59935, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 59935 in?
59935 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 59935?
The median household income in 59935 is $39,712.
What zip codes are near 59935?
The closest zip codes to 59935 are 83845, 83826, 83847, 83836, 83805.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59935, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.