County

Liberty County, MT

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Montana

👥1,686Population
💰$53,633Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$124,750Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓44.9%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.7% Female 56.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White96.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
22%
18–24
3%
25–44
30%
45–64
15%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty23.3% ▲ 133% above avg
College Grads44.9% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.7%)
HS Graduate211 (23%)
Some College145 (15.8%)
Associates144 (15.7%)
Bachelors87 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree325 (35.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 23%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 35.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad23.0%
Some College15.8%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate35.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.8%Renter: 37.2%Tenure
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,633 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$124,750 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$657/mo
Total Housing Units763
Vacant Units175

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
57%
About Liberty County, MT

Liberty County is located in Montana and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,686 residents. With a median age of 36.02, it is a relatively young county.

Liberty County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,632 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 23.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Liberty County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $124,750 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $657. Homeownership rates are high at 62.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Liberty County are primarily White (96.5%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Liberty County, MT is a working-class area in Montana. The 3 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 Liberty County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
59522 Chester 1,227 $54,583 $132,500 $657 0.4% 46.7%
59531 Joplin 409 $52,321 $102,400 0.0% 42.0%
59545 Whitlash 50 $41,042 $117,400 0.0% 25.6%

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