59873 ZIP Code — Thompson Falls, MT

Sanders County, Montana

ZIP code 59873 is located in Thompson Falls, Montana, within Sanders County. It covers approximately 769.35 square miles and serves a population of 2,663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59873

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,467. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 59873 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,663

population

769.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59873 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59873

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59873. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thompson Falls	Acceptable
Thompson Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59874 Trout Creek (13.9 mi) 83846 Mullan (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,663
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	769.35 sq mi
Water area	4.91 sq mi
Latitude	47.6623
Longitude	-115.4511
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	54.6%	58.5%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	29.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	9.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,663

Population

People per sq mi

57.7

Median age

$46,467

Median household income

$27,797

Per capita income

$216,300

Median home value

$619

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

1,433

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

122

25–34

106

35–44

194

45–54

169

55–59

168

60–64

147

296

65–74

259

140

75–84

123

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	415	15.6%
18 and over	2,248	84.4%
65 and over	916	34.4%
Median age	57.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Black or African American 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,435	86.8%
Two or more races	181	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	143	5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	1%
Black or African American	7	0.2%
Other race	7	0.2%
Asian	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	58.5%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	29.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	9.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$46,467

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 30.1%

$300k–$500k 22.9%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,300
Median rent / month	$619
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	11.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	33.9%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	26.4%
Propane / LP gas	31.2%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	25.4%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	581	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	40	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	358	29.0%
Female householder, no spouse	254	20.6%
Households with children under 18	206	16.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	673	54.6%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	17.7%
Married	53.7%	49.0%
Separated	1.9%	1.6%
Widowed	5.3%	12.3%
Divorced	22.9%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.0%
Kindergarten	26	7.7%
Elementary school	275	81.8%
High school	15	4.5%
College / grad school	10	3.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 15.8%

Retail trade 14.2%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Public administration 9.5%

Construction 8.6%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Other services 5.8%

Professional & management 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Information 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	32.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.3%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	3.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.1%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.3

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.9%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	272	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	60.7%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	10.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,555	95.9%
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)	2,657	99.8%
Born in same state	2,657	99.8%
Born in different state	1,103	41.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	370	13.9%
Italian	311	11.7%
French	279	10.5%
English	162	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	143	5.4%
Dutch	20	0.8%
German	16	0.6%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59873

What city is ZIP code 59873 in?

ZIP code 59873 is primarily assigned to Thompson Falls, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59873 in?

ZIP code 59873 falls within Sanders County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59873 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 59873 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59873 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 59873 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59873?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 59873 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 59873 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 59873 in?

ZIP code 59873 observes the MST timezone.