City

Fortine, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Montana

👥518Population
💰$65,500Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$286,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 8.3%Other: 0.6%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic8.3%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
34%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
HS Graduate179 (45.9%)
Some College35 (9%)
Associates30 (7.7%)
Bachelors22 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree124 (31.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.9%Some College: 9%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
HS Grad45.9%
Some College9.0%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,500 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$286,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,295/mo
Total Housing Units305
Vacant Units87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
64%
About Fortine, MT

Fortine is a city in Montana, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 518 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Fortine is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,500 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Fortine is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $286,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,295 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fortine is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fortine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59918 518 $65,500 $286,500 $1,295 7.5% 37.4% 88.1%