West Yellowstone
Town in Gallatin County, Montana

West Yellowstone is a town in Gallatin County, Montana, with 1,272 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,667 ft (2,032 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hebgen Lake Estates, 8.5 miles NW.
- 1,272residents (2020 Census)
- 6,667 ftelevation · 2,032 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 1,401 / sq mipopulation density
- 59758ZIP code
About West Yellowstone
West Yellowstone is a town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States, adjacent to Yellowstone National Park. The population was 1,272 at the 2020 census. West Yellowstone is served by Yellowstone Airport. It is part of the Bozeman, MT Micropolitan Statistical Area.
West Yellowstone offers lodging, gift shops, and other services to travelers visiting nearby Yellowstone National Park.
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Living in West Yellowstone
- Median household income
- $58,839
- Median home value
- $504,300
- Median rent
- $1,045/mo
- Median age
- 31.4
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West Yellowstone had 1,272 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,272 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,401 per sq mi (541 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Yellowstone at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Gallatin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,272 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.91 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,667 ft (2,032 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6622° N, 111.1070° W |
| ZIP code | 59758 |
| Official website | townofwestyellowstone.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3079525 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Yellowstone
- Hebgen Lake Estates8.5 mi NW
- Island Park, ID14.4 mi SW
- Mammoth, WY29.6 mi NE
- Gardiner32.5 mi NE
- Lakeview34.9 mi W
- Corwin Springs35.8 mi NE
- Jardine36.3 mi NE
- Warm River, ID38.9 mi S
- Big Sky42.5 mi N
- Ashton, ID44.0 mi S
- South Glastonbury47.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Yellowstone
What county is West Yellowstone in?
West Yellowstone is in Gallatin County, Montana.
What is the population of West Yellowstone, MT?
1,272 people lived in West Yellowstone at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Yellowstone, MT?
The ZIP code of West Yellowstone is 59758.
What is the elevation of West Yellowstone?
6,667 feet (2,032 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Yellowstone?
Hebgen Lake Estates (8.5 mi), Island Park (14.4 mi), Mammoth (29.6 mi), Gardiner (32.5 mi), Lakeview (34.9 mi).
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