City

Melstone, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Musselshell County  ·  Montana

👥236Population
💰$52,708Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$184,400Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 0.9%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic1.3%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
14%
18–24
1%
25–44
16%
45–64
44%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (2.1%)
HS Graduate69 (35.6%)
Some College24 (12.4%)
Associates47 (24.2%)
Bachelors15 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree35 (18%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 24.2%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College12.4%
Associates24.2%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,708 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$184,400 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units143
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
1%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Melstone, MT

Melstone is a city in Montana, located in Musselshell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 236 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.3 years.

Economically, Melstone is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,708 is below the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Melstone is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Melstone is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Melstone
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59054 236 $52,708 $184,400 $738 3.2% 25.8% 86.8%