City

Browning, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Glacier County  ·  Montana

👥7,674Population
💰$37,763Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂28.9Median Age
🏠$128,800Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊13.3%Unemployment▲ 172% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 5.2%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White5.2%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
24%
18–24
12%
25–44
27%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.29
Below Poverty35.9% ▲ 259% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment13.3% ▲ 172% above avg
HS Graduate1,161 (31.5%)
Some College309 (8.4%)
Associates882 (23.9%)
Bachelors683 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree650 (17.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 23.9%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
HS Grad31.5%
Some College8.4%
Associates23.9%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.4%Renter: 43.6%Tenure
Owner56.4%
Renter43.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,763 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$128,800 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$481/mo
Total Housing Units2,604
Vacant Units352

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Browning, MT

Browning is a city in Montana, located in Glacier County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,674 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.9 years.

Economically, Browning is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,763 is well below the national average. Approximately 35.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Browning is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $481 per month.

The population of Browning is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 5.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Browning
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59417 7,674 $37,763 $128,800 $481 13.3% 36.2% 56.4%