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Golden Valley County
Ryegate, MT
59074
59074 ZIP Code — Ryegate, MT
Golden Valley County, Montana
ZIP code 59074 is located in
Ryegate ,
Montana ,
within Golden Valley County .
It covers approximately 619.86 square miles and serves a population of
421 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59074
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $43,750. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 59074 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
421
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
037
Geography
Land area
619.86 sq mi
Water area
0.14 sq mi
Latitude
46.3734
Longitude
-109.3781
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.6%
50.7%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
32.7%
32.3%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
10.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
3.6%
6.1%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$43,750
Median household income
$118,400
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 49 11.6% 18 and over 372 88.4% 65 and over 132 31.4% Median age 60.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 398 93.6% Two or more races 17 4% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 0.9% Black or African American 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.6%
50.7%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
32.7%
32.3%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
10.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
3.6%
6.1%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.6% $10k–$15k 9.6% $15k–$25k 6.1% $25k–$35k 10.6% $35k–$50k 20.7% $50k–$75k 22.7% $75k–$100k 7.1% $100k–$150k 10.1% $150k–$200k 2.5% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $43,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $118,400 Median rent / month $675 Owner occupied 91.4% Renter occupied 8.6% Vacant 31.0% Single-family detached 75.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.6% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 1.98
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.7% 2010–2019 2.8% 2000–2009 6.3% 1990–1999 15.0% 1980–1989 10.8% 1970–1979 15.0% 1960–1969 6.3% 1950–1959 2.4% 1940–1949 7.7% 1939 or earlier 33.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.7% 1 bedroom 4.9% 2 bedrooms 31.7% 3 bedrooms 47.7% 4 bedrooms 10.8% 5+ bedrooms 4.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 24.2% 2 vehicles 37.9% 3 or more 35.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.5% Electricity 10.6% Propane / LP gas 62.6% Fuel oil 10.6% Wood 12.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 99 50.0% Cohabiting couple 13 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 58 29.3% Female householder, no spouse 28 14.1% Households with children under 18 24 12.1% Households with seniors (65+) 97 49.0% Average household size 2.05
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.7% 11.7% Married 63.1% 53.2% Separated 6.6% 1.1% Widowed 3.5% 9.0% Divorced 11.1% 25.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.2%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.0% Bachelor's or higher 21.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 13.0% Kindergarten 3 6.5% Elementary school 18 39.1% High school 19 41.3% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
53.8%
Education & healthcare
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.7%
Public administration
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Professional & management
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.2% Service 13.9% Sales & office 3.5% Natural resources & construction 37.0% Production & transportation 7.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.6% Government 15.6% Self-employed 16.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 60.1% Carpool 5.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 16.2% Work from home 16.2% Other means 1.7% Avg commute (minutes) 22.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.1%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.0% Retirement income 28.3% Supplemental Security 3.0% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 2.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.6% High blood pressure 36.8% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 31.6% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.5% Binge drinking 18.5% No physical activity 24.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.9% Depression 21.5% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 12.5% Poor physical health 12.6% No health insurance 12.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.9% Visited dentist 61.3% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 15.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 9.7%
Disability % Any disability 24.7% Under 18 2.0% 18–64 years 10.0% 65 and over 59.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.4% Public insurance 57.0% No insurance 6.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 407 96.7% Spanish 11 2.7% Other Indo-European 7 1.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 1.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 412 97.9% Born in same state 409 97.1% Born in different state 235 55.8% Foreign born 3 0.7% Naturalized citizen 9 2.1% Not a US citizen 9 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 52 12.4% French 49 11.6% Italian 40 9.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 16 3.8% English 8 1.9% Dutch 3 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.0% Internet access 75.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59074
What city is ZIP code 59074 in?
ZIP code 59074 is primarily assigned to Ryegate, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59074 in?
ZIP code 59074 falls within Golden Valley County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59074 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 59074 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 59074 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 59074 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59074?
25% of residents in ZIP code 59074 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59074 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 59074 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 59074 in?
ZIP code 59074 observes the MST timezone.
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