City

Harlem, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Blaine County  ·  Montana

👥2,584Population
💰$60,741Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂27.7Median Age
🏠$85,400Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊24.8%Unemployment▲ 407% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 16.8%Hispanic: 2.8%Other: 4.7%Race
White16.8%
Hispanic2.8%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
13%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty26.2% ▲ 162% above avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment24.8% ▲ 407% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate341 (26.7%)
Some College135 (10.6%)
Associates358 (28.1%)
Bachelors161 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree275 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 28.1%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College10.6%
Associates28.1%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.1%Renter: 44%Tenure
Owner56.1%
Renter44.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,741 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$85,400 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$667/mo
Total Housing Units967
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Harlem, MT

Harlem is a city in Montana, located in Blaine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,584 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.7 years.

Economically, Harlem is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,741 is below the national average. Approximately 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 24.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Harlem is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $667 per month.

The population of Harlem is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 16.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Harlem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59526 2,584 $60,741 $85,400 $667 24.8% 34.2% 56.1%