Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 31.6% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 924 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 615 (20%) |
| Associates | 557 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 322 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 648 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,623 ▼ 19% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $152,422 ▼ 45% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $613/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 2,343 |
| Vacant Units | 482 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Phillips County is located in Montana and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,606 residents. With a median age of 45.32, it is a mature county.
Phillips County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,622 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Phillips County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $152,422 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $612. Homeownership rates are high at 74.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Phillips County are primarily White (74.99%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Phillips County, MT is a solidly middle-class 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59524 | Dodson | 875 | $48,295 | $58,500 | $517 | 29.0% | 35.2% |
| 59537 | Loring | 41 | $147,917 | — | — | 0.0% | 57.1% |
| 59538 | Malta | 2,842 | $65,833 | $174,500 | $677 | 0.3% | 30.2% |
| 59261 | Saco | 496 | $65,833 | $163,900 | $554 | 0.4% | 28.0% |
| 59544 | Whitewater | 201 | $41,563 | $220,800 | $267 | 2.2% | 33.8% |
| 59546 | Zortman | 151 | $49,049 | — | — | 0.0% | 39.3% |