Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 43 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,291 (29.3%) |
| Some College | 956 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 1,380 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 805 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,348 (30%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,890 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $365,911 ▲ 31% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $942/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,261 |
| Vacant Units | 1,707 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Carbon County is located in Montana and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,485 residents. With a median age of 50.91, it is a mature county.
Carbon County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,890 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.5% is near the national average.
Housing in Carbon County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $365,911 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $942. Homeownership rates are high at 74.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Carbon County are primarily White (91.34%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Carbon County, MT is a solidly middle-class area in Montana. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59007 | Bearcreek | 105 | $110,250 | $200,000 | $907 | 0.0% | 65.9% |
| 59008 | Belfry | 503 | $86,563 | $265,500 | — | 7.9% | 29.7% |
| 59013 | Boyd | 213 | $134,750 | $503,300 | — | 0.0% | 36.0% |
| 59014 | Bridger | 1,488 | $48,958 | $262,900 | $775 | 7.2% | 31.4% |
| 59026 | Edgar | 103 | $61,477 | $345,500 | — | 35.1% | 54.4% |
| 59029 | Fromberg | 799 | $67,500 | $267,100 | $817 | 10.7% | 32.8% |
| 59041 | Joliet | 2,224 | $77,442 | $325,500 | $1,163 | 0.4% | 28.3% |
| 59068 | Red Lodge | 3,513 | $63,704 | $413,900 | $795 | 3.7% | 55.1% |
| 59070 | Roberts | 1,472 | $85,391 | $497,900 | $1,200 | 8.4% | 33.1% |
| 59071 | Roscoe | 65 | $71,250 | — | — | 0.0% | 20.0% |