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 Low-density area
- $46,406
- Median income Below-median income area
- $197,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 43rd 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 average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,592. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $197,500 (40% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $738; owner occupancy is 71.6%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sanders County, so 59831 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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
Who lives in ZIP 59831?
36.3
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
2.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$17,592
Per Capita Income
29.6%
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59831 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Dixon, MT household income vs. every Montana ZIP code
Median household income among 321 reporting Montana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,406 11th percentile higher than 11% of 321 Montana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
212housing units
212
Total Housing Units
183
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
2.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,500
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 59831 vs 59824 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59824 | Charlo, MT | 1,792 | 12.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59831, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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