City

Melrose, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Silver Bow County  ·  Montana

👥192Population
💰$50,938Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂57.1Median Age
🏠$484,600Median Home Value▲ 74% above avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊29.0%Unemployment▲ 492% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.5%Other: 0.5%Race
White99.5%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
2%
25–44
26%
45–64
44%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment29.0% ▲ 492% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.6%)
HS Graduate60 (36.4%)
Some College5 (3%)
Associates27 (16.4%)
Bachelors28 (17%)
Graduate Degree44 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 3%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 17%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College3.0%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors17.0%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
47%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,938 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$484,600 ▲ 74% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$943/mo
Total Housing Units135
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
40%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
3%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
35%
2000+
57%
About Melrose, MT

Melrose is a city in Montana, located in Silver Bow County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 192 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.1 years.

Economically, Melrose is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,938 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 29.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Melrose is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $484,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $943 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Melrose is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Melrose
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59743 192 $50,938 $484,600 $943 29.0% 43.6% 79.6%