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Wheatland, MT
Census-designated place in Broadwater County, Montana. ZIP codes: 59752.
Population
1,661
Land area
74.5sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
1
Wheatland and its ZIP codes
Wheatland at a glance
- Wheatland is about 2.9 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 65th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $123,277 a year, 70% more than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $739,000 (97% above Montana).
Local data for Wheatland, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wheatland, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,277
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$739,000
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (382), German Americans (332), Mexican Americans (176).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Broadwater County. PPP loans are for Wheatland.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,135
1,568 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,021
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51.9M
FY 2026, $7,663 per person
How people get to work
Wheatland, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled19.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wheatland, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
186
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
13.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheatland, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Wheatland
1 in or overlapping Wheatland. Population shown
Cities near Wheatland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Three ForksCity | 3.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Willow CreekCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.7 |
| LoganCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Gallatin River RanchCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.1 |
| ManhattanTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Ponderosa PinesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 39.6 |
| TostonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| AmsterdamCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| CardwellCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| ChurchillCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| RadersburgCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| BelgradeCity | 22 mi | 4.9 |
| PonyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| SpringhillCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| WhitehallTown | 25 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheatland, MT in?
- Wheatland is in Broadwater County, Montana.
- What ZIP codes are in Wheatland, MT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wheatland include 59752.
- What is the population of Wheatland, MT?
- About 1,661 people live in Wheatland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheatland?
- Nearby places include Three Forks (3.2 mi), Willow Creek (7.9 mi), Logan (8.4 mi), Gallatin River Ranch (12 mi), Manhattan (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023