City

Denton, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Fergus County  ·  Montana

👥476Population
💰$74,444Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂57.0Median Age
🏠$210,900Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓57.0%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic0.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
13%
45–64
45%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads57.0% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
HS Graduate49 (13.8%)
Some College41 (11.5%)
Associates63 (17.7%)
Bachelors133 (37.4%)
Graduate Degree70 (19.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 13.8%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 37.4%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
HS Grad13.8%
Some College11.5%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors37.4%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
50%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,444 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$210,900 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,019/mo
Total Housing Units264
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
52%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
40%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
57%
About Denton, MT

Denton is a city in Montana, located in Fergus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 476 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57 years.

Economically, Denton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,444 is near the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Denton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,019 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Denton is well-educated. 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Denton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59430 476 $74,444 $210,900 $1,019 0.7% 57.0% 74.5%