59642 ZIP Code — Ringling, MT
Meagher County, Montana
ZIP code 59642 is located in Ringling, Montana, within Meagher County. It covers approximately 278.14 square miles and serves a population of 37 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
37
population
278.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59642 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59642
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59642. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ringling | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 278.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.2778 |
| Longitude | -110.7950 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 406 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 87.1% | 52.8% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 12.9% | 26.2% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 20.4% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
37
Population
55.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$23,673
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
78.4%
Home ownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
43
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
16
55–59
4
6
60–64
2
7
65–74
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 37 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 9 | 24.3% |
| Median age | 55.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 87.1% | 52.8% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 12.9% | 26.2% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 20.4% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
$10k–$15k
54.1%
$25k–$35k
21.6%
$35k–$50k
24.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 54.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 21.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 24.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
69.0%
$1M+
31.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter occupied | 21.6% |
| Vacant | 27.5% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 82.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 72.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 54.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 45.9% |
| Wood | 54.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 29 | 78.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 21.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9 | 24.3% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Divorced | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
21.6%
Some college, no degree
54.1%
Associate's degree
24.3%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
52.9%
Education & healthcare
47.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.1% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 52.9% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 52.9% |
| Government | 47.1% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
54.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
54.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.6% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 54.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 30.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 8.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9 | 24.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 21.6% |
| Public insurance | 78.4% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 37 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 0 | 0.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 20 | 54.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8 | 21.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 100.0% |
| Internet access | 21.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59642
What city is ZIP code 59642 in?
ZIP code 59642 is primarily assigned to Ringling, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59642 in?
ZIP code 59642 falls within Meagher County, Montana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59642?
54% of residents in ZIP code 59642 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59642 have a large veteran population?
24% of civilians in ZIP code 59642 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 59642?
ZIP code 59642 has an estimated population of 37 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 59642 in?
ZIP code 59642 observes the MST timezone.