City

Plentywood, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Sheridan County  ·  Montana

👥1,845Population
💰$62,115Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$147,100Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 3.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.8%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian0.8%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.2%)
HS Graduate411 (33%)
Some College231 (18.6%)
Associates188 (15.1%)
Bachelors93 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree307 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College18.6%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,115 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$147,100 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$755/mo
Total Housing Units1,127
Vacant Units327

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
85%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
59%
About Plentywood, MT

Plentywood is a city in Montana, located in Sheridan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,845 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Plentywood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,115 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Plentywood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $755 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plentywood is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plentywood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59254 1,845 $62,115 $147,100 $755 4.1% 32.1% 73.0%