City

Fishtail, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Stillwater County  ·  Montana

👥455Population
💰$76,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂63.4Median Age
🏠$519,100Median Home Value▲ 86% above avg
🎓56.5%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 1.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.7%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian0.2%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
7%
18–24
3%
25–44
18%
45–64
23%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads56.5% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate72 (18.4%)
Some College45 (11.5%)
Associates52 (13.3%)
Bachelors54 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree167 (42.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 18.4%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 42.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad18.4%
Some College11.5%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate42.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$519,100 ▲ 86% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,396/mo
Total Housing Units403
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Fishtail, MT

Fishtail is a city in Montana, located in Stillwater County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 455 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.4 years.

Economically, Fishtail is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,250 is near the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fishtail is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $519,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,396 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fishtail is well-educated. 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fishtail
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59028 455 $76,250 $519,100 $1,396 2.5% 56.5% 79.4%