County

Daniels County, MT

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Montana

👥1,510Population
💰$58,978Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$175,102Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓43.5%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 2%Black: 1.8%Asian: 1%Other: 4.3%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic2.0%
Black1.8%
Asian1.0%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads43.5% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate281 (26.1%)
Some College171 (15.9%)
Associates155 (14.4%)
Bachelors170 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree296 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College15.9%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,978 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$175,102 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$585/mo
Total Housing Units1,117
Vacant Units411

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Daniels County, MT

Daniels County is located in Montana and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,510 residents. With a median age of 48.73, it is a mature county.

Daniels County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,977 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Daniels County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $175,102 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $585. Homeownership rates are high at 81.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Daniels County are primarily White (89.34%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Daniels County, MT is a solidly middle-class area in Montana. The 4 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 Daniels County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
59253 Peerless 82 $139,375 $227,800 0.0% 13.3%
59263 Scobey 1,190 $53,438 $184,400 $585 1.4% 43.9%