59859 ZIP Code, Plains, MT
59859 is a ZIP code in Plains, Montana in Sanders County. It covers 711 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 59856, 59848 and 59845. 4,360 people live here in 1,854 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $64,846, below the Montana median of $72,509; the median age is 55.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Plains, MT
- County: Sanders County
- Land area: 711 sq mi
- Population: 4,360
- Median household income: $64,846
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,360 |
| Households | 1,854 |
| Median household income | $64,846 |
| Income per person | $37,706 |
| Median age | 55.2 |
| Homeowners | 78.2% |
| Median home value | $429,200 |
| Median rent | $865 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% |
| Broadband internet | 87.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.2% |
| $10–15K | 6.1% |
| $15–25K | 14.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.4% |
| $35–50K | 9.1% |
| $50–75K | 17.3% |
| $75–100K | 21.5% |
| $100–150K | 11.5% |
| $150–200K | 6.2% |
| $200K+ | 3.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.9% |
| 10–19 | 9.5% |
| 20–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 6.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.1% |
| 45–54 | 8.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.4% |
| 65–74 | 22.6% |
| 75+ | 12.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.2% |
| Owned outright | 32.3% |
| Rented | 18.6% |
| Vacant | 15.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.1% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 6.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 17.0% |
Businesses in 59859
111 business establishments with 909 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 22
- Retail Trade: 16
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 12
- Accommodation and Food Services: 11
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction: 5
- Manufacturing: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 59856 — Paradise CDP, MT (10 mi)
- 59848 — Lonepine CDP, MT (14 mi)
- 59845 — Niarada CDP, MT (16.3 mi)
- 59866 — St. Regis CDP, MT (19.5 mi)
- 59873 — Belknap CDP, MT (24.4 mi)
Areas that include 59859
- Plains, MT ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Weeksville, MT ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sanders County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Montana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 6: highest median household income in Sanders County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median home value in Sanders County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Sanders County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of households with children in Sanders County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Sanders County
- No. 4 of 6: lowest median age in Sanders County
- No. 3 of 6: highest median age in Sanders County
- No. 2 of 5: fastest population growth in Sanders County
Mail every home in 59859
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 59859, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 59859 in?
- 59859 is a Plains, MT mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 59859 in?
- 59859 is in Sanders County.
- What is the population of 59859?
- About 4,360 people (±480), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,683.
- What is the median household income in 59859?
- $64,846 (±$9,519), compared with $72,509 for Montana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 59859?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 59859 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 59859?
- The closest, measured center to center: 59856 (10 mi, Paradise), 59848 (14 mi, Lonepine), 59845 (16.3 mi, Niarada), 59866 (19.5 mi, St. Regis) and 59873 (24.4 mi, Belknap).
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