City

Heron, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanders County  ·  Montana

👥662Population
💰$40,000Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂56.5Median Age
🏠$430,400Median Home Value▲ 54% above avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 3.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian0.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
13%
18–24
1%
25–44
17%
45–64
23%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty37.5% ▲ 275% above avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.9%)
HS Graduate134 (28.9%)
Some College33 (7.1%)
Associates121 (26.1%)
Bachelors26 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree146 (31.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 26.1%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 31.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College7.1%
Associates26.1%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate31.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,000 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$430,400 ▲ 54% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,073/mo
Total Housing Units332
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
58%
About Heron, MT

Heron is a city in Montana, located in Sanders County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 662 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.5 years.

Economically, Heron is a lower-income community. The median household income of $40,000 is below the national average. Approximately 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Heron is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $430,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,073 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Heron is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Heron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59844 662 $40,000 $430,400 $1,073 3.3% 37.1% 75.8%