City

Polson, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Montana

👥11,580Population
💰$59,883Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$386,100Median Home Value▲ 38% above avg
🎓44.3%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.5%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 13.1%Race
White69.5%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.5%
Other13.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads44.3% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma42 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,937 (24.5%)
Some College1,049 (13.3%)
Associates1,377 (17.4%)
Bachelors904 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree2,593 (32.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 24.5%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad24.5%
Some College13.3%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,883 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$386,100 ▲ 38% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$932/mo
Total Housing Units6,760
Vacant Units1,995

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Polson, MT

Polson is a city in Montana, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,580 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Polson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,883 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Polson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $386,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $932 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Polson is well-educated. 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Polson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59860 11,580 $59,883 $386,100 $932 4.6% 44.3% 69.4%