Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.1% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 145 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,719 (21.6%) |
| Some College | 5,516 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 6,461 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 5,127 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 21,667 (43.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,489 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $359,276 ▲ 29% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,127/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 33,955 |
| Vacant Units | 3,149 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lewis and Clark County is located in Montana and encompasses 15 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 73,239 residents. With a median age of 41.26, it is a middle-aged county.
Lewis and Clark County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,489 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.5% is near the national average.
Housing in Lewis and Clark County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $359,276 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,126. Homeownership rates are high at 71.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lewis and Clark County are primarily White (89.29%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Lewis and Clark County, MT is a middle-income area in Montana. The 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59410 | Augusta | 617 | $34,125 | $227,700 | $837 | 0.0% | 27.1% |
| 59635 | East Helena | 8,382 | $73,664 | $356,200 | $998 | 2.3% | 48.2% |
| 59601 | Helena | 31,822 | $70,502 | $355,000 | $1,023 | 2.9% | 61.5% |
| 59602 | Helena | 30,379 | $87,841 | $369,800 | $1,291 | 4.5% | 49.7% |
| 59639 | Lincoln | 993 | $46,284 | $294,300 | $764 | 1.0% | 43.0% |
| 59640 | Marysville | 105 | $95,250 | $275,000 | — | 0.0% | 46.4% |
| 59648 | Wolf Creek | 468 | $68,542 | $321,400 | $957 | 0.0% | 27.3% |