Thompson Falls, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59873
Sanders County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,085
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $305,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thompson Falls pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59873 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59873 covers 1928.1 square miles in Thompson Falls, Sanders County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,085 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59873 reports a modest median household income of $60,000 (14% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,434. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $305,900 (6% below the average Montana ZIP) and median rent is $543; 87.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.4, 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 59873.
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 59873
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thompson Falls, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59873.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 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 59873, Thompson Falls, 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
3,085
Population
1928.1
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59873?
60.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.0%
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?
$60,000
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$32,434
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59873 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Thompson Falls, 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)
$60,000 34th percentile higher than 34% of 321 Montana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Montana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,724housing units
1,724
Total Housing Units
1,296
Occupied Units
428
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$305,900
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$543
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+31.3%
YoY Change (2024)
301
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+201%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59873 have increased 31.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.0% | 190 |
| 2020 | +13.9% | 217 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 247 |
| 2022 | +31.3% | 325 |
| 2024 | – | 301 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 152 business establishments in ZIP 59873, employing approximately 864 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,234,000.
152
Businesses
864
Employees
$35.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.3% |
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 59873, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,085 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 59873 in?
ZIP code 59873 (Thompson Falls) 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 59873?
ZIP code 59873 in Thompson Falls, MT has a population of 3,085 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59873?
The median household income in ZIP 59873 is $60,000, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59873?
The median home value in ZIP 59873 is $305,900, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59873?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59873 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59873?
ZIP code 59873 has 152 business establishments employing approximately 864 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59873?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59873 are: Construction (27), Retail trade (21), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59873?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59873 increased by 31.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59873?
In ZIP code 59873, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 59873?
In ZIP code 59873, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59873?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59873 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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