City

Colstrip, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Rosebud County  ·  Montana

👥2,156Population
💰$86,000Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$193,700Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓46.1%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.1%Hispanic: 7.6%Other: 1.4%Race
White72.1%
Hispanic7.6%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
35%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads46.1% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
HS Graduate314 (22.3%)
Some College201 (14.3%)
Associates244 (17.3%)
Bachelors306 (21.7%)
Graduate Degree343 (24.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.3%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 21.7%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
HS Grad22.3%
Some College14.3%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors21.7%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,000 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$193,700 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$632/mo
Total Housing Units980
Vacant Units94

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
76%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
0%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
34%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
50%
About Colstrip, MT

Colstrip is a city in Montana, located in Rosebud County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,156 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Colstrip is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,000 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Colstrip is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $632 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colstrip is well-educated. 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.12%).

Colstrip, MT offers residents above-average earning potential within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Colstrip
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59323 2,156 $86,000 $193,700 $632 6.5% 46.1% 80.8%