ZIP 59421 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Hardy CDP, MT (59421)

Median Income

$71,688

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+108

Wealth inflow

Population

2,039

Unemployment

5.3%

1.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 108 for ZIP 59421 (Hardy CDP, MT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.3%+43% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.9%-20% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.3%-63% vs US avg

Establishments

107

Employees

~3 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Agriculture

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining16.3%
Construction9.0%
Manufacturing2.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Retail trade8.3%
Transportation, utilities5.6%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.1%
Professional, scientific, management9.3%
Education, health care, social19.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.4%
Other services3.8%
Public administration7.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 59421 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 10.9%, median income rose 7.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.8%.

Median Income

$71,688

-5% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate