What are the best cities for a franchise in Montana?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Montana are ZIP 59106 (score: 100/100), ZIP 59634 (score: 100/100), ZIP 59803 (score: 94/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Montana compare to other states for franchises?

Montana averages 82/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Montana

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $87,765 in household income. ZIP 59106 leads at 100, $122,374 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 59106 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,374
#2	ZIP 59634 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,881
#3	ZIP 59803 Pop. 18 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$108,992
#4	ZIP 59718 Pop. 44 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,852
#5	ZIP 59741 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,382
#6	ZIP 59044 Pop. 12 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,011
#7	ZIP 59602 Pop. 30 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$87,841
#8	ZIP 59019 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,905
#9	ZIP 59714 Pop. 24 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$89,217
#10	ZIP 59715 Pop. 39 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$85,000
#11	ZIP 59752 Pop. 5 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$82,228
#12	ZIP 59828 Pop. 5.8 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$82,265
#13	ZIP 59911 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	78 Good	—	$81,846
#14	ZIP 59404 Pop. 28 Thousand	78 Good	—	$79,327
#15	ZIP 59870 Pop. 12 Thousand	78 Good	—	$80,389
#16	ZIP 59833 Pop. 6 Thousand	78 Good	—	$82,115
#17	ZIP 59808 Pop. 23 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,795
#18	ZIP 59847 Pop. 6.6 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,710
#19	ZIP 59937 Pop. 15 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,512
#20	ZIP 59635 Pop. 8.4 Thousand	74 Good	—	$73,664

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Montana, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $87,765 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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