City

Lewistown, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Fergus County  ·  Montana

👥9,215Population
💰$59,682Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$205,500Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.7%
Asian1.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,807 (27.7%)
Some College1,252 (19.2%)
Associates1,165 (17.8%)
Bachelors748 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,536 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College19.2%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.6%Renter: 35.4%Tenure
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,682 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$205,500 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units4,710
Vacant Units507

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Lewistown, MT

Lewistown is a city in Montana, located in Fergus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,215 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Lewistown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,682 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lewistown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lewistown is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lewistown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59457 9,215 $59,682 $205,500 $877 4.2% 35.0% 64.6%