City

Essex, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Flathead County  ·  Montana

👥168Population
💰$60,313Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂63.9Median Age
🏠$360,500Median Home Value▲ 29% above avg
🎓51.2%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.5% Female 40.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White97.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

18–24
2%
25–44
13%
45–64
49%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads51.2% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
HS Graduate44 (26.8%)
Associates36 (22%)
Bachelors13 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree71 (43.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.8%Associates: 22%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 43.3%Edu
HS Grad26.8%
Associates22.0%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate43.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,313 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$360,500 ▲ 29% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units367
Vacant Units288

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
50%
Walked
21%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
57%
About Essex, MT

Essex is a city in Montana, located in Flathead County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 168 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.9 years.

Economically, Essex is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,313 is below the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Essex is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $360,500, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Essex is well-educated. 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Essex
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59916 168 $60,313 $360,500 2.7% 51.2% 87.3%