City

Belt, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Cascade County  ·  Montana

👥1,450Population
💰$83,409Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$236,100Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 9% above avg
HS Graduate267 (26.4%)
Some College195 (19.3%)
Associates126 (12.5%)
Bachelors81 (8%)
Graduate Degree342 (33.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 33.8%Edu
HS Grad26.4%
Some College19.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate33.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,409 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$236,100 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units800
Vacant Units226

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Belt, MT

Belt is a city in Montana, located in Cascade County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,450 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Belt is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,409 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Belt is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belt is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.97%).

Belt, MT offers residents above-average earning potential within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Belt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59412 1,450 $83,409 $236,100 $825 5.4% 41.8% 79.1%