City

Miles City, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Custer County  ·  Montana

👥11,598Population
💰$63,643Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$202,100Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.9%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma107 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,314 (28.8%)
Some College977 (12.2%)
Associates1,267 (15.8%)
Bachelors1,007 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree2,350 (29.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 29.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College12.2%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate29.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.4%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,643 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$202,100 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$918/mo
Total Housing Units5,567
Vacant Units693

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Miles City, MT

Miles City is a city in Montana, located in Custer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,598 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Miles City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,643 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Miles City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $918 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Miles City is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Miles City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59301 11,598 $63,643 $202,100 $918 2.7% 41.9% 67.4%