City

Shelby, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Toole County  ·  Montana

👥3,391Population
💰$54,004Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$203,600Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.3% Female 38.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.4%Hispanic: 5%Black: 2.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 5.3%Race
White78.4%
Hispanic5.0%
Black2.7%
Asian1.1%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (1.5%)
HS Graduate840 (36.8%)
Some College445 (19.5%)
Associates381 (16.7%)
Bachelors80 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree502 (22%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College19.5%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,004 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$203,600 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units1,580
Vacant Units279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
62%
About Shelby, MT

Shelby is a city in Montana, located in Toole County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,391 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Shelby is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,004 is below the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Shelby is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelby is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shelby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59474 3,391 $54,004 $203,600 $770 2.0% 25.5% 66.8%