| ZIP Code | 59859 |
| ZIP Code Name | Plains |
| Primary County | Sanders County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 3,953 |
| Area Code(s) | 406 |
| Current Time | MDT |
59859 is a United States ZIP Code located in Plains Montana. Portions of 59859 are also in Dixon and Weeksville and Happys Inn and Paradise. 59859 is primarily within Sanders County with some portions in Missoula County and Mineral County. 59859 is within the Missoula Area.
59859 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Montana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 59859 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 59859 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 59859 is White. The current unemployment level in 59859 is 5.4%.
| Population | 3,953 |
| Population Growth Rate | 32.16% |
| Population Density | 4 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,419 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $50,508 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $51,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 5.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.19% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 88.89% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,699 | 94.19% |
| Black | 8 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 137 | 3.49% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 400 | 91.32% |
| Black | 5 | 1.14% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 3.88% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 11 | 2.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.23% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 223 | 10.87% |
| Bachelor Degree | 338 | 16.47% |
| High School Diploma | 851 | 41.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 13 | 0.63% |
| GED or Alternate | 61 | 2.97% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 325 | 15.84% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 7.94% |
| Masters Degree | 41 | 2% |
| Professional Degree | 10 | 0.49% |
| Doctorate Degree | 18 | 0.88% |
| Coordinates | 47.57624817,-114.87884521 |
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| Region | Missoula Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Missoula, MT |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 1114 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | June 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 15a - Grave Creek Range-Nine Mile Divide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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