Fishtail
Census-designated place in Stillwater County, Montana

Fishtail is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Stillwater County, Montana, with 67 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,465 ft (1,361 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Absarokee, 6.1 miles NE.
- 67residents (2020 Census)
- 4,465 ftelevation · 1,361 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 116 / sq mipopulation density
- 59001ZIP code
About Fishtail
Fishtail is a small unincorporated community in Stillwater County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fishtail had a population of 67. It is located on the West Rosebud River. Its post office was established on February 15, 1901, with Charles Sullivan as its first postmaster. It has a zip code of 59028.
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- Median home value
- $381,300
- Median age
- 72.8
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Fishtail had 67 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 67 |
|---|---|
| Density | 116 per sq mi (45 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fishtail at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Stillwater County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 67 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.58 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,465 ft (1,361 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4481° N, 109.5084° W |
| ZIP code | 59001 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3026575 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fishtail
- Absarokee6.1 mi NE
- Roscoe6.7 mi S
- Luther12.1 mi S
- Nye14.5 mi W
- Roberts17.4 mi SE
- Reed Point18.0 mi N
- Columbus18.1 mi NE
- Fox18.1 mi SE
- Boyd21.3 mi E
- Red Lodge21.6 mi SE
- Greycliff25.2 mi NW
- Bearcreek26.2 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Fishtail
What county is Fishtail in?
Fishtail is in Stillwater County, Montana.
What is the population of Fishtail, MT?
67 people lived in Fishtail at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fishtail, MT?
The ZIP code of Fishtail is 59001.
What is the elevation of Fishtail?
4,465 feet (1,361 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fishtail?
Absarokee (6.1 mi), Roscoe (6.7 mi), Luther (12.1 mi), Nye (14.5 mi), Roberts (17.4 mi).
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