County

Wheatland County, MT

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Montana

👥2,069Population
💰$50,048Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$176,174Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1.8%Other: 1.4%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.8%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate543 (38.8%)
Some College119 (8.5%)
Associates326 (23.3%)
Bachelors136 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree271 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College8.5%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,048 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$176,174 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units1,203
Vacant Units310

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Wheatland County, MT

Wheatland County is located in Montana and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,069 residents. With a median age of 47.11, it is a mature county.

Wheatland County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,047 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 23.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Wheatland County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $176,174 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $736. Homeownership rates are high at 75.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wheatland County are primarily White (94.3%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Wheatland County, MT is a working-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 Wheatland County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
59036 Harlowton 1,530 $50,859 $186,700 $778 0.0% 26.6%
59453 Judith Gap 302 $45,938 $168,800 $525 3.8% 45.5%

Look Up a ZIP Code

Enter a ZIP code or city name

Highest Income ZIPs
Cities in Wheatland County
Related
Montana Rankings