City

Box Elder, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Hill County  ·  Montana

👥3,616Population
💰$45,345Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂30.4Median Age
🏠$67,800Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊11.2%Unemployment▲ 129% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.8%Hispanic: 3.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White2.8%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian0.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
26%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.51
Below Poverty34.1% ▲ 241% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment11.2% ▲ 129% above avg
HS Graduate587 (33.9%)
Some College223 (12.9%)
Associates330 (19%)
Bachelors268 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree326 (18.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
HS Grad33.9%
Some College12.9%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 41.4%Renter: 58.6%Tenure
Owner41.4%
Renter58.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,345 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$67,800 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$374/mo
Total Housing Units1,152
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
51%
About Box Elder, MT

Box Elder is a city in Montana, located in Hill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,616 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.4 years.

Economically, Box Elder is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,345 is below the national average. Approximately 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Box Elder is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $67,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $374 per month.

The population of Box Elder is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 3.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Box Elder
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59521 3,616 $45,345 $67,800 $374 11.2% 34.3% 41.4%