City

West Yellowstone, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Gallatin County  ·  Montana

👥2,097Population
💰$59,750Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$476,600Median Home Value▲ 71% above avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.5%Hispanic: 37.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.9%Race
White58.5%
Hispanic37.9%
Asian0.8%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma71 (5.3%)
HS Graduate182 (13.7%)
Some College238 (17.9%)
Associates299 (22.5%)
Bachelors100 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree440 (33.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 13.7%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 22.5%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad13.7%
Some College17.9%
Associates22.5%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66%Renter: 34%Tenure
Owner66.0%
Renter34.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
45%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,750 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$476,600 ▲ 71% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,050/mo
Total Housing Units1,695
Vacant Units881

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
20%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
23%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
54%
About West Yellowstone, MT

West Yellowstone is a city in Montana, located in Gallatin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,097 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, West Yellowstone is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,750 is below the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Yellowstone is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $476,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,050 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Yellowstone is well-educated. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (58.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Yellowstone
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59758 2,097 $59,750 $476,600 $1,050 1.1% 40.6% 66.0%