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Hays, MT
Census-designated place in Blaine County, Montana. ZIP codes: 59527.
Population
1,009
Land area
27.1sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
1
Hays and its ZIP codes
Hays at a glance
- Hays is about 4.9 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 92nd most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $52,250 a year, 28% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,200 (84% below Montana) and median rent is $625 a month.
Local data for Hays, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hays, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,250
Poverty rate
23.7%
Median home value
$59,200
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
49.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
15.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (57), German Americans (11), French Americans (6).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blaine County. PPP loans are for Hays.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,693
1,325 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,554
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$91.3M
FY 2026, $12,956 per person
How people get to work
Hays, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.4%
- Carpooled23.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.8%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hays, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
310
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 14°F
19.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hays, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.5%
U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
28.0%
U.S. 12.8% +15.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Hays
1 in or overlapping Hays. Population shown
Cities near Hays
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge PoleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 13.4 |
| LanduskyCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| ZortmanCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4 |
| Fort Belknap AgencyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 45.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hays, MT in?
- Hays is in Blaine County, Montana.
- What ZIP codes are in Hays, MT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hays include 59527.
- What is the population of Hays, MT?
- About 1,009 people live in Hays, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hays?
- Nearby places include Lodge Pole (5.6 mi), Landusky (8.1 mi), Zortman (10 mi), Fort Belknap Agency (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023