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Dixon, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59831

Sanders County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

454
2/sq mi
$46,406
Median income
$197,500
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dixon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59831 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59831 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dixon, Sanders County, Montana, home to just 454 residents across 283.8 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59831 reports a modest median household income of $46,406 (34% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $17,592. The poverty rate stands at 29.6% and the unemployment rate at 10.5%. On housing, the median home value is $197,500 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $738 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sanders County, letting you compare 59831 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59831, Dixon, MT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

454

Population

283.8

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59831?

36.3

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 53.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 29.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$46,406

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$17,592

Per Capita Income

29.6%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59831 ranks nationally

Dixon, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,406 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

212

Total Housing Units

183

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$197,500

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$738

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 59831, employing approximately 2 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,000.

4

Businesses

2

Employees

$33K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
59824 Charlo, MT 1,792 12.3 mi

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Pop: 699

Related Areas

Sanders County Dixon, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59831 in? ▼
ZIP code 59831 (Dixon) is located in Sanders County, Montana. Sanders County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sanders-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59831? ▼
ZIP code 59831 in Dixon, MT has a population of 454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59831? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59831 is $46,406, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59831? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59831 is $197,500, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59831? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59831 is White at 53.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59831? ▼
ZIP code 59831 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 2 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59831? ▼
In ZIP code 59831, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59831? ▼
In ZIP code 59831, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59831? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59831 is 29.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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