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Carbon County, MT
15 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Carbon County, Montana.
Population
11,116
Land area
2,048sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Carbon County
Carbon County at a glance
- Carbon County is 29% less dense than Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,261, 11% above the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $420,800 (12% above Montana) and median rent is $844 a month.
- Its largest cities are Red Lodge (2,502), Bridger (788) and Joliet (613).
Local data for Carbon County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carbon County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,261
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$420,800
Prices +0.4% in a year
Median rent
$844/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
34.6%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,204), Irish Americans (1,558), Norwegian Americans (783).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,342
3,141 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,349
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.3M
FY 2026, $8,625 per person
PPP loans
$18.2M
588 loans, 2,507 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$183K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Carbon County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.4%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carbon County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
717
Most often winter storm
Flood insurance policies
65
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
22.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone52 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carbon County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Carbon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Carbon County, MT?
- Red Lodge is the largest city or town in Carbon County, with about 2,502 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Carbon County?
- Carbon County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59007, 59008, 59013, 59014, 59026.
- What is the population of Carbon County, MT?
- About 11,116 people live in Carbon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Carbon County?
- Carbon County borders Yellowstone County, Park County, WY, Park County, Big Horn County, Big Horn County, WY, Stillwater County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023