County

Richland County, MT

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Montana

👥11,912Population
💰$68,268Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$258,930Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.2%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic5.3%
Black1.5%
Asian0.3%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,852 (36.8%)
Some College1,339 (17.3%)
Associates1,184 (15.3%)
Bachelors843 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,526 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College17.3%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,268 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$258,930 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$873/mo
Total Housing Units5,966
Vacant Units1,134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Richland County, MT

Richland County is located in Montana and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,912 residents. With a median age of 38.09, it is a middle-aged county.

Richland County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,267 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.2% is well below the national average.

Housing in Richland County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $258,930 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $873. Homeownership rates are high at 70.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Richland County are primarily White (88.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Richland County, MT is a solidly middle-class area in Montana. The 5 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 Richland County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
59217 Crane 185 $76,007 — — 0.0% 71.1%
59221 Fairview 1,878 $65,625 $235,100 $880 7.0% 25.3%
59243 Lambert 410 $80,833 $311,800 $1,088 0.0% 47.5%
59262 Savage 595 $69,063 $272,900 $663 2.7% 27.4%
59270 Sidney 8,844 $68,031 $260,600 $876 3.3% 30.5%

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