City

Deer Lodge, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Powell County  ·  Montana

👥5,698Population
💰$60,263Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$226,600Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 66.8% Female 33.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 1.5%Asian: 2.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White85.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.5%
Asian2.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,300 (30%)
Some College1,451 (33.4%)
Associates516 (11.9%)
Bachelors281 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree776 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 33.4%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College33.4%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,263 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$226,600 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units2,130
Vacant Units300

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Deer Lodge, MT

Deer Lodge is a city in Montana, located in Powell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,698 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Deer Lodge is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,263 is below the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Deer Lodge is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deer Lodge is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Deer Lodge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59722 5,698 $60,263 $226,600 $769 3.8% 24.4% 68.3%