Sanders County, MT ZIP Codes
Montana (MT) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
12,959
population (2021)
+13.5%
pop change since 2010
30089
FIPS code
Sanders County ZIP code map
About Sanders County
Sanders County is located in Montana and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,959 as of 2021,
an increase of
13.5% from 11,413 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sanders County is 30089.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,959 |
| 2010 population | 11,413 |
| Change | +13.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| FIPS code | 30089 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sanders County
ZIP codes for Sanders County, MT (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59831 | Dixon | Sanders | View map |
| 59844 | Heron | Sanders | View map |
| 59845 | Hot Springs | Sanders | View map |
| 59848 | Lonepine | Sanders | View map |
| 59853 | Noxon | Sanders | View map |
| 59856 | Paradise | Sanders | View map |
| 59859 | Plains | Sanders | View map |
| 59873 | Thompson Falls | Sanders | View map |
| 59874 | Trout Creek | Sanders | View map |
Demographics & statistics
12,438
Population
53.9
Median age
$47,216
Median household income
$29,972
Per capita income
$270,138
Median home value
$623
Median monthly rent
76.9%
Home ownership
18.6%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
5,491
Housing units
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
279
Under 5
232
301
5–9
250
391
10–14
324
412
15–19
341
194
20–24
161
502
25–34
416
652
35–44
540
745
45–54
617
571
55–59
474
637
60–64
528
1,313
65–74
1,089
569
75–84
471
235
85+
194
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,223 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 10,215 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,871 | 29.2% |
| Median age | 53.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.6%
Two or more races
4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Black or African American
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,301 | 88.6% |
| Two or more races | 624 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 396 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 323 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 39 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
6.9%
$15k–$25k
12.7%
$25k–$35k
11.8%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $47,216 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.3%
$50k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k–$300k
18.9%
$300k–$500k
23.2%
$500k–$1M
16.5%
$1M+
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $270,138 |
| Median rent / month | $623 |
| Owner occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter occupied | 23.2% |
| Vacant | 19.6% |
| Single-family detached | 80.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 15.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 34.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.4% |
| Electricity | 26.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.0% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Wood | 37.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,670 | 56.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 193 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,322 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,160 | 19.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,008 | 24.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,650 | 45.0% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| Married | 56.7% | 59.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.2%
HS graduate
37.6%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 114 | 14.6% |
| Kindergarten | 89 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,058 | 50.2% |
| High school | 639 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 148 | 6.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Construction
13.9%
Retail trade
10.3%
Agriculture & mining
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Other services
7.8%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Professional & management
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.3% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.2% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 16.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.9% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.4% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
Poverty
All people
18.6%
Under 18 years
28.0%
18 and over
16.2%
Married-couple families
9.1%
Female-led households
30.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.3% |
| Retirement income | 27.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 33.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.8% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 15.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 52.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,536 | 14.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 18.1% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.7% |
| Public insurance | 53.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 22.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,927 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 38 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 21 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,315 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 12,291 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 4,473 | 37.9% |
| Foreign born | 24 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 123 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 76 | 55.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,431 | 11.5% |
| French | 1,381 | 11.1% |
| Polish | 1,126 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 1,038 | 8.3% |
| English | 379 | 3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 95 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 83 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 37 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 89.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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