City

Ashland, MT

2 ZIP codes  ·  Rosebud County  ·  Montana

👥1,266Population
💰$45,461Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$115,600Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 2.1%Other: 3.7%Race
White31.0%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.5%
Asian2.1%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty25.8% ▲ 158% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
HS Graduate323 (40.5%)
Some College78 (9.8%)
Associates144 (18%)
Bachelors119 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree134 (16.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
HS Grad40.5%
Some College9.8%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 34.5%Renter: 65.5%Tenure
Owner34.5%
Renter65.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,461 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$115,600 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$632/mo
Total Housing Units640
Vacant Units136

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Ashland, MT

Ashland is a city in Montana, located in Rosebud County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 1,266 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Ashland is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,461 is below the national average. Approximately 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ashland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $632 per month. At 34.5% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Ashland is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 31.0%.

Ashland, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Ashland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59003 1,266 $45,461 $115,600 $632 6.8% 31.7% 34.5%