59871 ZIP Code — Sula, MT

Ravalli County, Montana

ZIP code 59871 is located in Sula, Montana, within Ravalli County. It covers approximately 307.84 square miles and serves a population of 302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59871

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $299,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,500. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59871 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

302

population

307.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59871 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59871

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59871. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sula	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59761 Wisdom (13.3 mi) 59827 Conner (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	302
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	307.84 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	45.8704
Longitude	-113.7585
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	406

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	45.4%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	45.7%	32.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	17.2%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

302

Population

People per sq mi

66.7

Median age

$75,500

Median household income

$41,617

Per capita income

$299,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

356

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7	2.3%
18 and over	295	97.7%
65 and over	191	63.2%
Median age	66.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Two or more races 1.9%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	291	93%
Hispanic or Latino	11	3.5%
Two or more races	6	1.9%
Other race	5	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	45.4%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	45.7%	32.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	17.2%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.6%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 26.0%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	26.0%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	25.3%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$75,500

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 40.5%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

$1M+ 14.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$299,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	62.7%
Single-family detached	92.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.4%
1 bedroom	25.6%
2 bedrooms	36.1%
3 bedrooms	26.3%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	7.5%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	50.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.3%
Propane / LP gas	26.0%
Wood	48.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	77.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	16	11.0%
Households with children under 18	11	7.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	81.5%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	5.7%
Married	69.9%	81.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.2%
Divorced	10.4%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 33.9%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 31.0%

Professional & management 21.7%

Retail trade 13.2%

Public administration 12.4%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.8%
Service	29.5%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.1%
Retirement income	43.8%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	24.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	74.5%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	295	97.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	302	100.0%
Born in same state	302	100.0%
Born in different state	82	27.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	65	21.5%
Italian	42	13.9%
Polish	32	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	7	2.3%
Dutch	6	2%
Arab	5	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.3%
Internet access	80.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59871

What city is ZIP code 59871 in?

ZIP code 59871 is primarily assigned to Sula, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59871 in?

ZIP code 59871 falls within Ravalli County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59871 have an older population?

63% of residents in ZIP code 59871 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59871 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 59871 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59871 have a large veteran population?

24% of civilians in ZIP code 59871 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 59871?

ZIP code 59871 has an estimated population of 302 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59871 in?

ZIP code 59871 observes the MST timezone.