City

Dodson, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Phillips County  ·  Montana

👥875Population
💰$48,295Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$58,500Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊29.0%Unemployment▲ 493% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 21.8%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 8.1%Race
White21.8%
Hispanic1.3%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
16%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.57
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment29.0% ▲ 493% above avg
HS Graduate202 (36.3%)
Some College73 (13.1%)
Associates86 (15.4%)
Bachelors135 (24.2%)
Graduate Degree61 (11%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 24.2%Graduate: 11%Edu
HS Grad36.3%
Some College13.1%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors24.2%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,295 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$58,500 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$517/mo
Total Housing Units296
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Dodson, MT

Dodson is a city in Montana, located in Phillips County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 875 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Dodson is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,295 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 29.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dodson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $517 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dodson is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 21.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Dodson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59524 875 $48,295 $58,500 $517 29.0% 35.2% 76.3%