ZIP code 59859: Plains, MT
59859 is a ZIP code in Plains, Montana, mainly in Sanders County. About 4,360 people live here.
- Population
- 4,360
- Median household income
- $64,846
- Typical home value
- $460,600+5.6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $865gross, per month
- Median age
- 55.2
- Homeowners
- 78.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 59859 details
| City | Plains |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders County |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 710.8 sq mi, plus 4.8 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 6 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 18.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 47.51978, -114.79522 |
Median rent in 59859 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $589/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $860/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $885/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 59859
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59856 | Paradise, MT | 10.0 mi | 130 |
| 59848 | Lonepine, MT | 14.0 mi | 81 |
| 59845 | Hot Springs, MT | 16.3 mi | 1,223 |
| 59866 | Saint Regis, MT | 19.5 mi | 1,161 |
| 59873 | Thompson Falls, MT | 24.4 mi | 2,920 |
| 59831 | Dixon, MT | 26.8 mi | 544 |
| 59915 | Elmo, MT | 27.4 mi | 452 |
| 59824 | Charlo, MT | 28.4 mi | 1,526 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 59859?
A typical home in ZIP code 59859 is worth about $460,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $64,846 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Montana average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $460,600 homeWhat can a $64,846 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 59859
What city is ZIP code 59859?
ZIP code 59859 is in Plains, MT, in Sanders County.
What county is ZIP code 59859 in?
59859 is mainly in Sanders County, Montana.
What is the population of ZIP code 59859?
About 4,360 people live in ZIP code 59859, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 59859 in?
59859 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.