City

Bridger, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Carbon County  ·  Montana

👥1,488Population
💰$48,958Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$262,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.2%Other: 5.8%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.2%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.9%)
HS Graduate404 (38.7%)
Some College168 (16.1%)
Associates135 (12.9%)
Bachelors159 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree168 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College16.1%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.7%Renter: 34.3%Tenure
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,958 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$262,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units715
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Bridger, MT

Bridger is a city in Montana, located in Carbon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,488 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Bridger is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,958 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bridger is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $262,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bridger is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bridger
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59014 1,488 $48,958 $262,900 $775 7.2% 31.4% 65.7%