Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 43.2% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 515 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 28,972 (26.4%) |
| Some College | 14,446 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 18,169 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 10,295 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 37,246 (34%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,217 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $314,758 ▲ 13% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,136/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 73,286 |
| Vacant Units | 4,113 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Yellowstone County is located in Montana and encompasses 23 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 167,240 residents. With a median age of 38.85, it is a middle-aged county.
Yellowstone County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,217 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.9% is near the national average.
Housing in Yellowstone County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $314,758 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,135. Homeownership rates are high at 69.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Yellowstone County are primarily White (83.92%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Yellowstone County, MT is a middle-income area in Montana. The 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59002 | Acton | 168 | $38,125 | $430,000 | $1,162 | 10.1% | 28.9% |
| 59006 | Ballantine | 1,218 | $47,670 | $240,800 | $852 | 0.0% | 15.0% |
| 59101 | Billings | 41,797 | $58,165 | $243,000 | $930 | 5.8% | 32.1% |
| 59102 | Billings | 48,700 | $75,140 | $307,400 | $1,148 | 2.8% | 50.9% |
| 59105 | Billings | 34,363 | $74,572 | $314,900 | $1,261 | 2.2% | 40.7% |
| 59106 | Billings | 20,232 | $122,374 | $483,100 | $1,380 | 1.9% | 59.5% |
| 59015 | Broadview | 366 | $64,063 | $228,800 | — | 6.2% | 31.7% |
| 59024 | Custer | 295 | $70,250 | $190,600 | $406 | 3.7% | 30.6% |
| 59037 | Huntley | 2,345 | $103,292 | $326,100 | $1,119 | 0.6% | 27.0% |
| 59044 | Laurel | 12,488 | $86,011 | $317,200 | $983 | 2.3% | 38.9% |
| 59079 | Shepherd | 3,893 | $65,851 | $350,400 | $1,516 | 7.8% | 38.2% |
| 59088 | Worden | 1,142 | $75,000 | $226,000 | $961 | 6.9% | 50.0% |