Butte, MT

Butte sits in Silver Bow, Montana, and is covered by 5 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 34,383 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Butte has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $311,600 and median asking rent runs around $794 per month. Median household income hovers around $67,542. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Butte

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
59701	Silver Bow	33,990	$55,818	$191,500
59702	Silver Bow	0	—	—
59703	Silver Bow	0	—	—
59707	Silver Bow	0	—	—
59750	Silver Bow	393	$79,267	$431,700

Thinking about relocating to Butte?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $311,600, and median rent is $794. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.