City

Carter, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Chouteau County  ·  Montana

👥214Population
💰$60,694Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂33.5Median Age
🏠$147,500Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.8% Female 39.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Other: 7.5%Race
White88.3%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
10%
18–24
21%
25–44
13%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.37
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
HS Graduate56 (48.7%)
Some College8 (7%)
Associates10 (8.7%)
Bachelors15 (13%)
Graduate Degree26 (22.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.7%Some College: 7%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
HS Grad48.7%
Some College7.0%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,694 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$147,500 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units73
Vacant Units16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Walked
36%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
69%
About Carter, MT

Carter is a city in Montana, located in Chouteau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 214 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.5 years.

Economically, Carter is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,694 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Carter is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carter is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59420 214 $60,694 $147,500 0.0% 35.7% 82.5%