City

Alberton, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Mineral County  ·  Montana

👥1,904Population
💰$72,586Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$332,000Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1%Other: 3.6%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.7%
Asian1.0%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate350 (26.7%)
Some College174 (13.3%)
Associates300 (22.9%)
Bachelors133 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree346 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College13.3%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,586 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$332,000 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,000/mo
Total Housing Units889
Vacant Units103

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Alberton, MT

Alberton is a city in Montana, located in Mineral County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,904 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Alberton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,586 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alberton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $332,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,000 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alberton is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.33%).

Alberton, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Alberton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59820 1,904 $72,586 $332,000 $1,000 2.7% 36.6% 87.4%