| ZIP Code | 59871 |
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| City | Sula |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Ravalli County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 6,308 ft |
| Latitude | 45.89215 |
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| Longitude | -113.816683 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 66.5 yrs ↑ 24% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 1.84 |
| Below Poverty | 18.4% ▲ 84% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.8% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 95 (35.6%) |
| Some College | 53 (19.9%) |
| Associates | 42 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 11 (4.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 66 (24.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,615 ▼ 39% below avg ↓ 30% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $441,300 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 412 |
| Vacant Units | 275 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 412 |
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| Vacant | 275 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
ZIP code 59871 is located in Sula, Montana, within Ravalli County. With a population of 277, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66.5 years. Economically, 59871 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,615 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59871 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $441,300 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 59871 is primarily White (95.67%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.4%. Household income has declined by 30% since 2019.
About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 59871 in Sula, MT is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 277 residents, a median household income of $46,615, and a median home value of $441,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.