City

Wise River, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaverhead County  ·  Montana

👥223Population
💰$55,625Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂58.8Median Age
🏠$440,400Median Home Value▲ 58% above avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.1%Hispanic: 17.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.5%Race
White77.1%
Hispanic17.9%
Asian0.5%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
2%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (5.5%)
HS Graduate64 (32%)
Some College20 (10%)
Associates32 (16%)
Bachelors5 (2.5%)
Graduate Degree68 (34%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 10%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 2.5%Graduate: 34%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College10.0%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors2.5%
Graduate34.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.8%Renter: 8.2%Tenure
Owner91.8%
Renter8.2%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,625 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$440,400 ▲ 58% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$788/mo
Total Housing Units226
Vacant Units116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Wise River, MT

Wise River is a city in Montana, located in Beaverhead County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 223 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.8 years.

Economically, Wise River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,625 is below the national average. Approximately 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wise River is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $440,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $788 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wise River is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wise River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59762 223 $55,625 $440,400 $788 5.4% 36.5% 91.8%