City

Westby, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Sheridan County  ·  Montana

👥567Population
💰$68,594Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$80,400Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.4% Female 43.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.8%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.4%Race
White98.8%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
7%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
39%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
HS Graduate139 (33.9%)
Some College94 (22.9%)
Associates59 (14.4%)
Bachelors39 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree79 (19.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 22.9%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
HS Grad33.9%
Some College22.9%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.9%Renter: 7.1%Tenure
Owner92.9%
Renter7.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,594 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$80,400 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$583/mo
Total Housing Units280
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
62%
About Westby, MT

Westby is a city in Montana, located in Sheridan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 567 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Westby is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,594 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Westby is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $583 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westby is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Westby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59275 567 $68,594 $80,400 $583 0.7% 28.8% 92.9%