City

Hays, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Blaine County  ·  Montana

👥1,114Population
💰$58,000Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$64,300Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓52.0%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊26.6%Unemployment▲ 443% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.7%Hispanic: 4%Black: 2.8%Other: 1.6%Race
White1.7%
Hispanic4.0%
Black2.8%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
30%
45–64
17%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.87
Below Poverty29.4% ▲ 194% above avg
College Grads52.0% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment26.6% ▲ 443% above avg
HS Graduate132 (22.7%)
Some College63 (10.8%)
Associates84 (14.5%)
Bachelors204 (35.1%)
Graduate Degree98 (16.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 35.1%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
HS Grad22.7%
Some College10.8%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors35.1%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.9%Renter: 45.1%Tenure
Owner54.9%
Renter45.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
18%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,000 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$64,300 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$550/mo
Total Housing Units347
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
33%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
51%
About Hays, MT

Hays is a city in Montana, located in Blaine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,114 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Hays is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,000 is below the national average. Approximately 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 26.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hays is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $64,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $550 per month.

The population of Hays is well-educated. 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 4.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Hays
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59527 1,114 $58,000 $64,300 $550 26.6% 52.0% 54.9%