59873 ZIP Code, Thompson Falls, MT
59873 is a ZIP code in Thompson Falls, Montana in Sanders County. It covers 769 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 59830, 59874 and 59867. 2,920 people live here in 1,296 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $60,000, below the Montana median of $72,509; the median age is 60.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Thompson Falls, MT
- County: Sanders County
- Land area: 769 sq mi
- Population: 2,920
- Median household income: $60,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,920 |
| Households | 1,296 |
| Median household income | $60,000 |
| Income per person | $32,434 |
| Median age | 60.4 |
| Homeowners | 87.2% |
| Median home value | $305,900 |
| Median rent | $543 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 11.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% |
| Broadband internet | 89.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 8.9% |
| $25–35K | 9.6% |
| $35–50K | 14.9% |
| $50–75K | 21.0% |
| $75–100K | 14.7% |
| $100–150K | 14.5% |
| $150–200K | 6.6% |
| $200K+ | 2.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.1% |
| 10–19 | 7.8% |
| 20–24 | 0.4% |
| 25–34 | 6.7% |
| 35–44 | 9.0% |
| 45–54 | 14.5% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65–74 | 26.7% |
| 75+ | 15.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.8% |
| Owned outright | 35.8% |
| Rented | 9.6% |
| Vacant | 24.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.2% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 1.6% |
| 5–19 units | 2.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.8% |
| Mobile / other | 19.9% |
Businesses in 59873
152 business establishments with 864 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 27
- Retail Trade: 21
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 16
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 14
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 9
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 59830 — De Borgia CDP, MT (17.9 mi)
- 59874 — Trout Creek CDP, MT (18.2 mi)
- 59867 — Saltese CDP, MT (23.1 mi)
- 59866 — St. Regis CDP, MT (23.2 mi)
- 59842 — Haugan CDP, MT (24.2 mi)
- 59859 — Weeksville CDP, MT (24.4 mi)
- 83846 — Mullan city, ID (24.8 mi)
- 83874 (24.8 mi)
Areas that include 59873
- Thompson Falls, MT ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Belknap, MT ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sanders County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Montana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 6: highest median household income in Sanders County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median home value in Sanders County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Sanders County
- No. 1 of 6: highest median age in Sanders County
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Sanders County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 59873, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 59873 in?
- 59873 is a Thompson Falls, MT mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 59873 in?
- 59873 is in Sanders County.
- What is the population of 59873?
- About 2,920 people (±459), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,416.
- What is the median household income in 59873?
- $60,000 (±$13,016), 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 59873?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 59873 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 59873?
- The closest, measured center to center: 59830 (17.9 mi, De Borgia), 59874 (18.2 mi, Trout Creek), 59867 (23.1 mi, Saltese), 59866 (23.2 mi, St. Regis), 59842 (24.2 mi, Haugan) and 59859 (24.4 mi, Weeksville).
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