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Butte, MT
Silver Bow County, Montana. ZIP codes: 59701, 59711, 59727, 59748, 59750.
Population
35,052
Land area
715.8sq mi
People per sq mi
49
ZIP codes
5
Butte and its ZIP codes
Butte at a glance
- Butte is about 6.4 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 5th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $61,857, 15% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,800 (31% below Montana) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Butte, MT
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools15
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks9
- Post Offices3
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants110
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care3
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Butte, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,857
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$257,800
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
28.1%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (8,652), German Americans (6,965), Italian Americans (2,030).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Silver Bow County. PPP loans are for Butte.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,119
16,486 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,254
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $7,337 per person
PPP loans
$5.04M
23 loans, 335 jobs reported
How people get to work
Butte, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Butte, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
446
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
27
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
12.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Butte, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Butte
5 in or overlapping Butte. Population shown
Cities near Butte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WalkervilleTown | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| DeweyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Wise RiverCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Rader CreekCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 20.3 |
| Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | 21 mi | 736.7 |
| Silver StarCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| RacetrackCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| WhitehallTown | 29 mi | 0.7 |
| GlenCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Butte, MT in?
- Butte is in Silver Bow County, Montana.
- What ZIP codes are in Butte, MT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Butte include 59701, 59711, 59727, 59748, 59750.
- What is the population of Butte, MT?
- About 35,052 people live in Butte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Butte?
- Nearby places include Walkerville (12 mi), Dewey (12 mi), Wise River (15 mi), Rader Creek (19 mi), Anaconda-Deer Lodge County (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023