| ZIP Code | 59831 |
|---|---|
| City | Dixon |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Sanders County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 2,635 ft |
| Latitude | 47.26012 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -114.368312 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.8 yrs ↓ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.28 |
| Below Poverty | 30.1% ▲ 201% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.7% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.8% ▲ 141% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 110 (35.5%) |
| Some College | 37 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 64 (20.6%) |
| Bachelors | 28 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 67 (21.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,594 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,600 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $688/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 207 |
| Vacant Units | 28 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 207 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 28 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.28 |
ZIP code 59831 is located in Dixon, Montana, within Sanders County. With a population of 588, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.8 years. Economically, 59831 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,594 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59831 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $155,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $688 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 59831 is majority White (52.55%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 30.1%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59831 stands at 11.8%, which is more than double the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 57%.
Overall, ZIP code 59831 in Dixon, MT is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 588 residents, a median household income of $43,594, and a median home value of $155,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.