City

Busby, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Big Horn County  ·  Montana

👥944Population
💰$60,188Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$116,700Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊14.1%Unemployment▲ 189% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 10.4%Hispanic: 6.5%Other: 5.2%Race
White10.4%
Hispanic6.5%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
35%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.34
Below Poverty22.5% ▲ 125% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment14.1% ▲ 189% above avg
HS Graduate126 (21.9%)
Some College76 (13.2%)
Associates171 (29.7%)
Bachelors73 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree130 (22.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.9%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 29.7%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
HS Grad21.9%
Some College13.2%
Associates29.7%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,188 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$116,700 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$349/mo
Total Housing Units348
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Busby, MT

Busby is a city in Montana, located in Big Horn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 944 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Busby is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,188 is below the national average. Approximately 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Busby is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $349 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Busby is moderately educated. 35.2% 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 10.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Busby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59016 944 $60,188 $116,700 $349 14.1% 35.2% 75.1%