Ringling, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59642

Meagher County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

62
0/sq mi
$46,146
Median income
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ringling pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59642 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59642 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 310.0 square miles in Ringling, Meagher County, Montana. The area is home to 62 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 59642 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59642 sits at $46,146 (34% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $38,063. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 41.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59642 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59642 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59642, Ringling, MT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

62

Population

310.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59642?

64.4

Median Age

57.1%

Male

42.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$46,146

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$38,063

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59642 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,146 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

36

Total Housing Units

29

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

1.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.4%
Renter 58.6%

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59642 in?
ZIP code 59642 (Ringling) is located in Meagher County, Montana. Meagher County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/meagher-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59642?
ZIP code 59642 in Ringling, MT has a population of 62 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59642?
The median household income in ZIP 59642 is $46,146, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59642?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59642 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59642?
In ZIP code 59642, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59642?
In ZIP code 59642, approximately 41.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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