City

Columbus, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Stillwater County  ·  Montana

👥4,267Population
💰$86,905Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$352,900Median Home Value▲ 27% above avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.6%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (2.5%)
HS Graduate956 (34.5%)
Some College286 (10.3%)
Associates493 (17.8%)
Bachelors222 (8%)
Graduate Degree748 (27%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 27%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College10.3%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,905 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$352,900 ▲ 27% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$921/mo
Total Housing Units1,905
Vacant Units165

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
61%
About Columbus, MT

Columbus is a city in Montana, located in Stillwater County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,267 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Columbus is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,905 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Columbus is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $352,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $921 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbus is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Columbus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59019 4,267 $86,905 $352,900 $921 4.2% 35.0% 81.6%