59853 ZIP Code — Noxon, MT

Sanders County, Montana

ZIP code 59853 is located in Noxon, Montana, within Sanders County. It covers approximately 306.78 square miles and serves a population of 905 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59853

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $296,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,500. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

905

population

306.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Noxon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59844 Heron (9.1 mi) 59874 Trout Creek (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	905
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	306.78 sq mi
Water area	5.86 sq mi
Latitude	48.0972
Longitude	-115.7276
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	406

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	58.5%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	29.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	9.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

905

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$52,500

Median household income

$33,178

Per capita income

$296,000

Median home value

$773

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

398

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	201	22.2%
18 and over	704	77.8%
65 and over	312	34.5%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	876	96.8%
Two or more races	11	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.9%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	58.5%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	29.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	9.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 21.1%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	21.1%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$52,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 23.9%

$500k–$1M 21.2%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$296,000
Median rent / month	$773
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	26.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	19.0%
Propane / LP gas	28.6%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	43.0%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	225	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	92	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	59	15.4%
Households with children under 18	84	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	52.3%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	4.8%
Married	56.3%	73.6%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	5.1%
Divorced	7.0%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 24.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	8.9%
Elementary school	102	60.4%
High school	38	22.5%
College / grad school	14	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.1%

Construction 18.1%

Transportation & utilities 15.6%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Professional & management 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Retail trade 4.1%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Public administration 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	5.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.3%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	18.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.5%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.7%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 27.9%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.0%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	18.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	24.1%
Uninsured under 19	39.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	852	94.1%
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)	897	99.1%
Born in same state	887	98.0%
Born in different state	288	31.8%
Foreign born	10	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.9%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	149	16.5%
Italian	122	13.5%
Arab	108	11.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	37	4.1%
German	13	1.4%
English	10	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59853

What city is ZIP code 59853 in?

ZIP code 59853 is primarily assigned to Noxon, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59853 in?

ZIP code 59853 falls within Sanders County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59853 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 59853 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59853 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 59853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59853 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 59853 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 59853?

ZIP code 59853 has an estimated population of 905 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59853 in?

ZIP code 59853 observes the MST timezone.