| City: | Ramsay, Montana |
| County: | Silver Bow County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:00:40 AM |
| Population: | 255 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 406 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.1046, -112.6954 |
| Land Area: | 21.284 sq mi |
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Ramsay is a small rural community in Silver Bow County, Montana, covering 22.1 square miles of mountainous terrain. With a population of 255 residents living in 104 households, this is a sparse community where the median age is 41.9 years.
The Ramsay post office maintains 164 PO Boxes, serving both local residents and people from the surrounding rural area. That's 1.6 boxes for every household in the ZIP code itself, showing that this post office serves a wider area than just Ramsay proper. While ZIP 59748 is classified as a PO Box ZIP, rural mail delivery does operate here on two rural carrier routes serving 97 delivery points. Most residents (88% of households) own their homes, with a median value of $270,500.
Street names capture the Western Montana character of the area. Pony Express Trail, Cowpoke Trail, Tenderfoot Trail, and Mustang Trail evoke the region's ranching heritage. Other roads reference local geographic features: Flint Creek Road, Canyon Road, and Iris Ridge Road. The most active delivery routes include Iris Ridge Road (10 addresses), Miles Crossing Road (8 addresses), and Dawson Loop Road (7 addresses).
Ramsay sits in the greater Butte area, part of the Butte-Silver Bow consolidated government. The community is just 1.7 miles from the municipality of Ramsay and adjacent to Butte itself. About 15% of workers commute by carpool, higher than typical for Montana. The median household income is $99,000, above the state median, while 26% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.
Mail to Ramsay can be addressed using either rural route delivery or PO Box addresses. The standard format is:
Recipient Name
[Street Address] or [PO Box Number]
Ramsay, MT 59748Street names combine Western Montana ranching heritage (Pony Express, Cowpoke, Mustang) with local geographic features (Canyon, Flint Creek, Iris Ridge).
ZIP Code 59748 has 255 residents and 104 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 41.9 years, slightly older than the state (40.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 59.6% male and 40.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.5%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 255Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 354Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 2Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 12.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $107,813Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 104Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $291,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.45Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 235 | 245 | 211 | 214 | 255 | 185 | 139 | 214 | 189 | 245 | 308 | 343 | 340 | 354 |
| Decennial Census | 254 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 255 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.9
Male Median Age: 42.3
Female Median Age: 39.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| White: | 241 | 96.40% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 1.60% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.40% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.20% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.40% |
| Total: | 250 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 152 | 59.61% | 42.3 years |
| Females: | 103 | 40.39% | 39.8 years |
| Total: | 255 | 100% | 41.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 350 | 98.87% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 1.13% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 354 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 354 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $107,813, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $21,813 (25.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,438. Family households earn a median of $108,750 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $108,750). By gender, male median income is $30,208 and female is $41,250, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,042 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 85.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is slightly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (35.7%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,000 | $87,083 | $66,354 | $62,500 | $58,958 | $44,028 | $48,393 | $50,000 | $68,375 | $69,417 | $73,654 | $92,969 | $99,000 | $107,813 |
| Median Family Income | $86,000 | $95,833 | $82,500 | $67,417 | $79,583 | $79,375 | $62,083 | $78,750 | $83,750 | $78,750 | $83,281 | $102,500 | $107,813 | $108,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $63,750 | $38,438 | $38,750 | $41,771 | $42,083 | $42,115 | $46,750 | $46,442 | $35,833 | $51,250 | $55,417 | $57,917 | $97,875 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $43,542 | $48,438 | $49,583 | $51,146 | $51,103 | $56,875 | $45,938 | $46,667 | $70,192 | $56,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,208 |
| Median Female Income | $16,750 | $26,667 | $35,694 | $35,833 | $35,313 | $38,333 | $32,500 | $31,923 | $31,518 | $31,176 | $45,417 | $50,568 | $38,125 | $41,250 |
| Employed: | 227 | 80.21% |
| Unemployed: | 14 | 4.95% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 42 | 14.84% |
| Total: | 283 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 45 | 19.82% |
| Service: | 40 | 17.62% |
| Sales and Office: | 39 | 17.18% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 81 | 35.68% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 22 | 9.69% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 227 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $291,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $164,300 (129.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $117,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (57.73% with a mortgage, 42.27% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $126,700 | $127,300 | $140,600 | $123,800 | $134,700 | $130,400 | $162,500 | $167,000 | $173,800 | $172,800 | $235,000 | $280,900 | $270,500 | $291,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 56 | 57.73% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 41 | 42.27% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 97 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 97 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 97 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 89 | 91.75% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 8 | 8.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 97 | 100% |
In 2024, 28.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.30 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.75%). College enrollment is 33.77%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 101 | 46.54% |
| Some college, no degree: | 36 | 16.59% |
| Associate's degree: | 19 | 8.76% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 37 | 17.05% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 24 | 11.06% |
| Total: | 217 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 217 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 61 | 28.11% |
| Private Insurance: | 221 | 57.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 140 | 36.36% |
| No Insurance: | 24 | 6.23% |
| Total: | 385 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 361 | 93.77% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.6% | 4.6% | 14.9% | 14.6% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 2 | 2.60% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 9.09% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 36 | 46.75% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 7.79% |
| College or graduate school: | 26 | 33.77% |
| Total: | 77 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 11.69% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 49 | 63.64% |
ZIP Code 59748 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 45 people with an annual payroll of $1,307,000. USPS data shows 1 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 187Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $245,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,307,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 45Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 59748 is located in Silver Bow County, Montana, within the Butte-Silver Bow, MT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15580) and Montana's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 34,200 people, about 0.75% of whom live in ZIP Code 59748. It covers 21.284 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Butte-Silver Bow, MTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 15580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 34,200Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 21.284 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 0 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 59748 is in the Ramsay Elementary School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.