City

Hardin, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Big Horn County  ·  Montana

👥4,972Population
💰$59,559Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$178,200Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.8%Hispanic: 9.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.3%Race
White45.8%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian0.5%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.5%)
HS Graduate756 (27.9%)
Some College329 (12.2%)
Associates402 (14.9%)
Bachelors350 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree857 (31.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 31.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College12.2%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate31.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.6%Renter: 38.4%Tenure
Owner61.6%
Renter38.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,559 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$178,200 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$723/mo
Total Housing Units1,987
Vacant Units225

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Hardin, MT

Hardin is a city in Montana, located in Big Horn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,972 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.9 years.

Economically, Hardin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,559 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hardin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $723 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hardin is well-educated. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Hardin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59034 4,972 $59,559 $178,200 $723 8.8% 44.6% 61.6%