City

Shepherd, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Yellowstone County  ·  Montana

👥3,893Population
💰$65,851Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$350,400Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 0.6%Asian: 2.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian2.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
HS Graduate927 (36.7%)
Some College404 (16%)
Associates233 (9.2%)
Bachelors369 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree596 (23.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 16%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
HS Grad36.7%
Some College16.0%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96%Renter: 4%Tenure
Owner96.0%
Renter4.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,851 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$350,400 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,516/mo
Total Housing Units1,647
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Shepherd, MT

Shepherd is a city in Montana, located in Yellowstone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,893 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Shepherd is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,851 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Shepherd is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $350,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,516 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shepherd is moderately educated. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shepherd
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59079 3,893 $65,851 $350,400 $1,516 7.8% 38.2% 96.0%