Noxon, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59853
Sanders County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 699
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,417
- Median income Below-median income area
- $293,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Noxon pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59853 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59853 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Noxon, Sanders County, Montana, home to just 699 residents across 699.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59853 reports a modest median household income of $60,417 (14% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,502. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $293,300 (10% below the average Montana ZIP) and median rent is $832; 78.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59853.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 59853
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Noxon, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59853.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 59853, Noxon, 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
699
Population
699.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59853?
50.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.7%
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?
$60,417
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$35,502
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59853 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Noxon, 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)
$60,417 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
515housing units
515
Total Housing Units
395
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,300
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$832
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 59853, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,288,000.
21
Businesses
130
Employees
$6.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 19.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 14.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59853, 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 59853 in?
ZIP code 59853 (Noxon) 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 59853?
ZIP code 59853 in Noxon, MT has a population of 699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59853?
The median household income in ZIP 59853 is $60,417, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59853?
The median home value in ZIP 59853 is $293,300, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59853?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59853 is White at 94.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59853?
ZIP code 59853 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59853?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59853 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59853?
In ZIP code 59853, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 59853?
In ZIP code 59853, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59853?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59853 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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