City

Richey, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Dawson County  ·  Montana

👥324Population
💰$75,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$121,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 1.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 8%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian0.9%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
12%
25–44
15%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
HS Graduate71 (31.8%)
Some College48 (21.5%)
Associates39 (17.5%)
Bachelors19 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree46 (20.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
HS Grad31.8%
Some College21.5%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$121,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$455/mo
Total Housing Units219
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Richey, MT

Richey is a city in Montana, located in Dawson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 324 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Richey is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,250 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Richey is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $455 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Richey is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.81%).

Richey, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Richey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59259 324 $75,250 $121,400 $455 5.6% 29.2% 80.0%