City

Libby, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Montana

👥9,885Population
💰$45,332Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$241,400Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.4%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,597 (35.3%)
Some College1,148 (15.6%)
Associates1,505 (20.5%)
Bachelors862 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,215 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College15.6%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,332 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$241,400 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$726/mo
Total Housing Units5,295
Vacant Units616

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Libby, MT

Libby is a city in Montana, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,885 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Libby is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,332 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Libby is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $726 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Libby is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Libby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59923 9,885 $45,332 $241,400 $726 4.9% 28.2% 74.9%