City

Heart Butte, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Pondera County  ·  Montana

👥647Population
💰$29,318Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂28.6Median Age
🏠$47,500Median Home Value▼ 83% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊15.0%Unemployment▲ 206% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.3%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White4.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
24%
18–24
13%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.95
Below Poverty38.0% ▲ 280% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment15.0% ▲ 206% above avg
HS Graduate81 (28.3%)
Some College31 (10.8%)
Associates83 (29%)
Bachelors51 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree40 (14%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 29%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 14%Edu
HS Grad28.3%
Some College10.8%
Associates29.0%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.8%Renter: 51.2%Tenure
Owner48.8%
Renter51.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
51%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$29,318 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$47,500 ▼ 83% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$457/mo
Total Housing Units199
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
51%
About Heart Butte, MT

Heart Butte is a city in Montana, located in Pondera County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 647 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.6 years.

Economically, Heart Butte is a lower-income community. The median household income of $29,318 is well below the national average. Approximately 38.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Heart Butte is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $47,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $457 per month.

The population of Heart Butte is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 4.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Heart Butte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59448 647 $29,318 $47,500 $457 15.0% 31.8% 48.8%