City

Fort Benton, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Chouteau County  ·  Montana

👥1,777Population
💰$68,024Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$209,600Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 7.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian0.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate412 (34.5%)
Some College151 (12.6%)
Associates164 (13.7%)
Bachelors128 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree339 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College12.6%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,024 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$209,600 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units938
Vacant Units223

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Fort Benton, MT

Fort Benton is a city in Montana, located in Chouteau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,777 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Fort Benton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,024 is near the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Benton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Benton is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Benton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59442 1,777 $68,024 $209,600 $690 0.8% 39.1% 75.4%