City

Harlowton, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Wheatland County  ·  Montana

👥1,530Population
💰$50,859Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$186,700Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty22.3% ▲ 123% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate400 (39.4%)
Some College71 (7%)
Associates270 (26.6%)
Bachelors108 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree162 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 7%Associates: 26.6%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College7.0%
Associates26.6%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,859 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$186,700 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$778/mo
Total Housing Units826
Vacant Units191

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
17%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Harlowton, MT

Harlowton is a city in Montana, located in Wheatland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,530 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Harlowton is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,859 is below the national average. Approximately 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Harlowton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $778 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harlowton is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harlowton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59036 1,530 $50,859 $186,700 $778 0.0% 26.6% 72.4%