County

Sweet Grass County, MT

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Montana

👥3,559Population
💰$69,283Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$344,640Median Home Value▲ 24% above avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 1.6%Other: 4.1%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black1.6%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
HS Graduate707 (28.7%)
Some College239 (9.7%)
Associates647 (26.2%)
Bachelors266 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree607 (24.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 26.2%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
HS Grad28.7%
Some College9.7%
Associates26.2%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,283 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$344,639 ▲ 24% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,067/mo
Total Housing Units1,845
Vacant Units407

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Sweet Grass County, MT

Sweet Grass County is located in Montana and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,559 residents. With a median age of 44.42, it is a middle-aged county.

Sweet Grass County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,283 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.4% is well below the national average.

Housing in Sweet Grass County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $344,639 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,066. Homeownership rates are high at 75.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Sweet Grass County are primarily White (90.89%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Sweet Grass County, MT is a solidly middle-class area in Montana. The 4 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 Sweet Grass County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
59011 Big Timber 3,131 $67,326 $286,200 $1,061 2.6% 33.5%
59033 Greycliff 139 $90,577 0.0% 17.7%
59052 Mc Leod 182 $60,000 $1,350,000 $1,219 0.0% 68.6%
59055 Melville 107 $114,688 $970 0.0% 36.7%