ZIP code 59859
Where is ZIP code 59859?
Plains, Montana
Sanders County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 59859 belongs to Plains, Montana in Sanders County. 59859 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 406. About 4,360 people live in the 59859 area, where the median household income is $64,846. The closest ZIP codes are 59856 (Paradise, 7.4 mi southeast), 59845 (Hot Springs, 13.6 mi northeast) and 59866 (Saint Regis, 16 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 59859 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Plains |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Sanders County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 406 |
| Coordinates | 47.4734, -114.893 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 598 |
Population and income in 59859
| Population | 4,360 · higher than 86% of Montana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · higher than 69% of Montana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 55.2 years · higher than 72% of Montana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $64,846 · lower than 53% of Montana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,706 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $429,200 · higher than 76% of Montana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $865 a month |
| Housing units | 2,180 |
| Households | 1,854 (2.31 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 710.8 sq mi (plus 4.84 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59859. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 59859
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59856 | Paradise, MT | 7.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 59845 | Hot Springs, MT | 13.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 59866 | Saint Regis, MT | 16 mi SW | Standard |
| 59848 | Lonepine, MT | 20.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 59872 | Superior, MT | 20.8 mi S | Standard |
| 59830 | De Borgia, MT | 22.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 59873 | Thompson Falls, MT | 23.5 mi W | Standard |
| 59842 | Haugan, MT | 24.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 59867 | Saltese, MT | 29.1 mi W | Standard |
| 59831 | Dixon, MT | 29.6 mi E | Standard |
| 59824 | Charlo, MT | 33.8 mi E | Standard |
| 59915 | Elmo, MT | 35.3 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 59859 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 59859
123 MAIN ST
PLAINS MT 59859
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (59859-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 59859?
- 59859 is a Plains, Montana ZIP code.
- What county is 59859 in?
- ZIP code 59859 is in Sanders County, Montana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 59859 in?
- 59859 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 59859?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 59859 use area code 406.
- What is the population of ZIP code 59859?
- About 4,360 people live in ZIP code 59859, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 59859?
- The median household income in 59859 is $64,846 a year, lower than 53% of Montana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 59859?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 59859 are 59856 (Paradise, 7.4 miles), 59845 (Hot Springs, 13.6 miles), 59866 (Saint Regis, 16 miles) and 59848 (Lonepine, 20.6 miles).