Shawmut
Census-designated place in Wheatland County, Montana

Shawmut is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wheatland County, Montana, with 42 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,855 ft (1,175 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ryegate, 12.7 miles E.
- 42residents (2020 Census)
- 3,855 ftelevation · 1,175 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 20 / sq mipopulation density
- 59078ZIP code
About Shawmut
Shawmut is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Wheatland County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shawmut had a population of 42. Shawmut has a post office with ZIP code 59078, which opened on October 27, 1885. The community is located along U.S. Route 12 and Montana Highway 3.
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Shawmut had 42 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 42 |
|---|---|
| Density | 20 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shawmut at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Wheatland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 42 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.15 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,855 ft (1,175 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3447° N, 109.5122° W |
| ZIP code | 59078 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3067225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shawmut
- Ryegate12.7 mi E
- Golden Valley Colony12.8 mi SE
- Springwater Colony13.9 mi NW
- Harlowton16.6 mi W
- Duncan Ranch Colony25.4 mi W
- Judith Gap25.8 mi NW
- Twodot27.3 mi W
- Rapelje28.5 mi SE
- Martinsdale Colony37.0 mi W
- Martinsdale38.9 mi W
- Big Timber41.0 mi SW
- Greycliff42.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Shawmut
What county is Shawmut in?
Shawmut is in Wheatland County, Montana.
What is the population of Shawmut, MT?
42 people lived in Shawmut at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shawmut, MT?
The ZIP code of Shawmut is 59078.
What is the elevation of Shawmut?
3,855 feet (1,175 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shawmut?
Ryegate (12.7 mi), Golden Valley Colony (12.8 mi), Springwater Colony (13.9 mi), Harlowton (16.6 mi), Duncan Ranch Colony (25.4 mi).
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