City

Whitefish, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Flathead County  ·  Montana

👥14,653Population
💰$75,512Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$654,800Median Home Value▲ 135% above avg
🎓58.6%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.0%
Asian0.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads58.6% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,092 (18.9%)
Some College1,063 (9.6%)
Associates1,409 (12.7%)
Bachelors851 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree5,644 (51%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 18.9%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 51%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad18.9%
Some College9.6%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate51.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
66%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,512 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$654,800 ▲ 135% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,335/mo
Total Housing Units8,744
Vacant Units2,091

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Whitefish, MT

Whitefish is a city in Montana, located in Flathead County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,653 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Whitefish is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,512 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Whitefish is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $654,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,335 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whitefish is well-educated. 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whitefish
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59937 14,653 $75,512 $654,800 $1,335 1.8% 58.6% 72.3%