City

Townsend, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Broadwater County  ·  Montana

👥4,337Population
💰$59,082Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$307,500Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 9.3%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.6%
Asian0.7%
Other9.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
17%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma133 (4.5%)
HS Graduate753 (25.7%)
Some College487 (16.6%)
Associates622 (21.2%)
Bachelors408 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree529 (18%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College16.6%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,082 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$307,500 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,022/mo
Total Housing Units1,976
Vacant Units139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
63%
About Townsend, MT

Townsend is a city in Montana, located in Broadwater County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,337 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Townsend is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,082 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Townsend is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $307,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,022 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Townsend is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Townsend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59644 4,337 $59,082 $307,500 $1,022 8.3% 32.0% 75.1%