City

Philipsburg, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Granite County  ·  Montana

👥1,737Population
💰$48,854Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$349,500Median Home Value▲ 25% above avg
🎓47.0%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 122% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.4%
Asian1.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
7%
18–24
14%
25–44
16%
45–64
27%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads47.0% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 122% above avg
HS Graduate362 (29.8%)
Some College139 (11.4%)
Associates144 (11.8%)
Bachelors119 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree452 (37.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 37.2%Edu
HS Grad29.8%
Some College11.4%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate37.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,854 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$349,500 ▲ 25% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$871/mo
Total Housing Units1,019
Vacant Units342

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
62%
About Philipsburg, MT

Philipsburg is a city in Montana, located in Granite County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,737 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Philipsburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,854 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Philipsburg is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $349,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $871 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Philipsburg is well-educated. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Philipsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59858 1,737 $48,854 $349,500 $871 10.9% 47.0% 68.8%