ZIP 59721 — 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 Cardwell CDP, MT (59721)

Median Income

$86,932

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+27

Wealth inflow

Population

519

Unemployment

0.4%

3.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 27 for ZIP 59721 (Cardwell 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

0.4%-90% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.5%-75% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

0.0%

Establishments

Employees

~5 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Agriculture

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining34.0%
Construction3.9%
Manufacturing7.3%
Retail trade16.6%
Transportation, utilities0.4%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.3%
Professional, scientific, management12.0%
Education, health care, social14.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services3.5%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 59721 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 8.1%, median income rose 13.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 92.1%.

Median Income

$86,932

+16% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate