City

Custer, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Yellowstone County  ·  Montana

👥295Population
💰$70,250Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂59.1Median Age
🏠$190,600Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.8%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
33%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.9%)
HS Graduate83 (37.4%)
Some College37 (16.7%)
Associates32 (14.4%)
Bachelors17 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree51 (23%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College16.7%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,250 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$190,600 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$406/mo
Total Housing Units197
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About Custer, MT

Custer is a city in Montana, located in Yellowstone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 295 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.1 years.

Economically, Custer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,250 is near the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Custer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $406 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Custer is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.56%).

Custer, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Custer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59024 295 $70,250 $190,600 $406 3.7% 30.6% 72.3%