City

Saint Ignatius, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Montana

👥3,741Population
💰$55,213Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$310,400Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓41.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 96% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.6%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 6%Race
White58.6%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads41.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 96% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.7%)
HS Graduate492 (22.1%)
Some College251 (11.3%)
Associates552 (24.8%)
Bachelors338 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree575 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 24.8%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad22.1%
Some College11.3%
Associates24.8%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,213 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$310,400 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$520/mo
Total Housing Units1,382
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Saint Ignatius, MT

Saint Ignatius is a city in Montana, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,741 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Saint Ignatius is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,213 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Ignatius is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $310,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $520 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Ignatius is well-educated. 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (58.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Ignatius
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59865 3,741 $55,213 $310,400 $520 9.6% 41.1% 74.1%