County

Carter County, MT

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Montana

👥1,097Population
💰$53,486Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂58.0Median Age
🏠$138,600Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.1%Other: 6.9%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.1%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
7%
25–44
13%
45–64
33%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate220 (25.5%)
Some College186 (21.6%)
Associates205 (23.8%)
Bachelors74 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree177 (20.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 21.6%Associates: 23.8%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
HS Grad25.5%
Some College21.6%
Associates23.8%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.5%Renter: 38.5%Tenure
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,486 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$138,600 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$660/mo
Total Housing Units719
Vacant Units201

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Carter County, MT

Carter County is located in Montana and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,097 residents. With a median age of 58.03, it is an older county.

Carter County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,485 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.6% is above the national average.

Housing in Carter County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $138,600 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $660. Homeownership rates are high at 61.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Carter County are primarily White (90.06%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Carter County, MT is a working-class area in Montana. The 5 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 Codes in Carter County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
59311 Alzada 145 $61,000 — — 3.0% 25.2%
59316 Boyes 18 $48,125 — — 0.0% 27.8%
59319 Capitol 38 $49,583 — — 0.0% 29.4%
59324 Ekalaka 746 $57,083 $138,600 $660 6.7% 27.5%
59332 Hammond 150 $29,963 — — 0.0% 41.6%

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