City

Ryegate, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Golden Valley County  ·  Montana

👥396Population
💰$49,643Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂62.3Median Age
🏠$131,700Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓21.1%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
5%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
35%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty29.8% ▲ 198% above avg
College Grads21.1% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.7%)
HS Graduate116 (38.9%)
Some College35 (11.7%)
Associates82 (27.5%)
Bachelors24 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree39 (13.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 27.5%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College11.7%
Associates27.5%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,643 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$131,700 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units273
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Walked
21%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
65%
About Ryegate, MT

Ryegate is a city in Montana, located in Golden Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 396 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.3 years.

Economically, Ryegate is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,643 is below the national average. Approximately 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ryegate is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ryegate is less-educated. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ryegate
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59074 396 $49,643 $131,700 $775 1.8% 21.1% 85.9%