City

Lima, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaverhead County  ·  Montana

👥303Population
💰$54,609Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂52.7Median Age
🏠$188,800Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Other: 5%Race
White93.1%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
26%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
HS Graduate67 (27.7%)
Some College45 (18.6%)
Associates50 (20.7%)
Bachelors20 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree60 (24.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
HS Grad27.7%
Some College18.6%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.9%Renter: 5.1%Tenure
Owner94.9%
Renter5.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
36%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,609 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$188,800 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units284
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
53%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Walked
31%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
91%
15–30 min
8%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
74%
About Lima, MT

Lima is a city in Montana, located in Beaverhead County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 303 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.7 years.

Economically, Lima is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,609 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lima is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lima is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lima
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59739 303 $54,609 $188,800 7.1% 33.1% 94.9%