59859 ZIP Code – Plains, Montana
ZIP code 59859 is a small ZIP code located in Plains, Montana, within Sanders County with a population of approximately 4,115 residents. At $47,097, the median household income here runs below the Montana average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $338,900 is above the national average, with 78.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $769 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 10.0%, below the national average. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. At 55.1, the median age is above the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 59856, 59848, 59845.
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ZIP 59859 vs. Montana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 59859 | MT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,115 | 2,968 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $338k | $276k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $769 | $848 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 55.1 | 46.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 13.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.8% | 27.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 59856 – Paradise
- 59848 – Lonepine
- 59845 – Hot Springs
- 59866 – Saint Regis
- 59873 – Thompson Falls
- 59831 – Dixon
- 59915 – Elmo
- 59824 – Charlo
- 59846 – Huson
- 59872 – Superior
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59856 | PARADISE | 226 | $43,750 |
| 59848 | LONEPINE | 95 | $74,250 |
| 59845 | HOT SPRINGS | 1,303 | $29,194 |
| 59866 | SAINT REGIS | 941 | $68,021 |
| 59873 | THOMPSON FALLS | 2,663 | $46,467 |