Butte, MT β Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 59701 serves a portion of Butte, Montana, within Silver Bow County. This community is home to approximately 22,447 residents, with a median age of 32.0 years. The median household income of $47,333 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $317,131 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 63% owner-occupied and 37% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Butte is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 95 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 38% and an unemployment rate of 5.8%, 59701 reflects the economic character of Silver Bow County in Montana.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 22,447 | β |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 7,007 | β |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $47,333 | β 30% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $317,131 | β 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 95 | β Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | β 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 10.7% | β 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 38% | β 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 32.0 yrs | β 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 63% | β |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 37% | β |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 12,121 | β |