County

Silver Bow County, MT

8 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Montana

👥35,498Population
💰$57,469Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$225,345Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.2%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.2%Race
White89.2%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma263 (1.1%)
HS Graduate6,662 (28.5%)
Some College3,673 (15.7%)
Associates3,808 (16.3%)
Bachelors2,454 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree6,483 (27.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College15.7%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,469 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$225,345 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$813/mo
Total Housing Units17,442
Vacant Units2,130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Silver Bow County, MT

Silver Bow County is located in Montana and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 35,498 residents. With a median age of 40.24, it is a middle-aged county.

Silver Bow County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,468 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Silver Bow County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $225,345 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $812. Homeownership rates are high at 70.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Silver Bow County are primarily White (89.22%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Silver Bow County, MT is a solidly middle-class area in Montana. The 8 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 Silver Bow County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
59701 Butte 34,245 $56,799 $219,200 $811 4.2% 37.9%
59750 Butte 408 $80,670 $487,500 — 0.0% 63.4%
59727 Divide 313 $59,375 $347,900 $936 2.6% 52.1%
59743 Melrose 192 $50,938 $484,600 $943 29.0% 43.6%
59748 Ramsay 340 $99,000 $270,500 — 4.3% 31.0%

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