City

Basin, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Montana

👥367Population
💰$49,375Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$229,300Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓41.2%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.7% Female 37.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 0.8%Asian: 5.5%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic6.8%
Black0.8%
Asian5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
12%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads41.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma7 (2.9%)
HS Graduate109 (44.9%)
Some College10 (4.1%)
Associates17 (7%)
Bachelors26 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree74 (30.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 4.1%Associates: 7%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College4.1%
Associates7.0%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,375 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$229,300 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units188
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
45%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
59%
About Basin, MT

Basin is a city in Montana, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 367 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Basin is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,375 is below the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Basin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Basin is well-educated. 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Basin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59631 367 $49,375 $229,300 0.0% 41.2% 83.2%