Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.4% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 40 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,197 (24.6%) |
| Some College | 1,068 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 1,418 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,272 (14.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,943 (32.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,346 ▲ 12% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $393,048 ▲ 41% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $961/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 5,641 |
| Vacant Units | 523 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jefferson County is located in Montana and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,837 residents. With a median age of 47.9, it is a mature county.
Jefferson County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $85,345 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in Jefferson County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $393,048 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $961. Homeownership rates are high at 84.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jefferson County are primarily White (90.84%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Jefferson County, MT is a middle-income area in Montana. The 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59631 | Basin | 367 | $49,375 | $229,300 | — | 0.0% | 41.2% |
| 59632 | Boulder | 2,535 | $62,770 | $260,600 | $691 | 5.7% | 41.4% |
| 59721 | Cardwell | 519 | $86,932 | $615,700 | $896 | 0.4% | 35.9% |
| 59634 | Clancy | 5,238 | $120,881 | $500,700 | $1,161 | 1.0% | 56.9% |
| 59638 | Jefferson City | 511 | $73,375 | $269,000 | — | 0.0% | 37.8% |
| 59759 | Whitehall | 3,667 | $55,237 | $333,000 | $872 | 6.5% | 41.6% |