Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.2% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 73 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,214 (34.6%) |
| Some College | 1,226 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 1,789 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 890 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,095 (22.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,137 ▼ 29% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $339,629 ▲ 22% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $718/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,748 |
| Vacant Units | 1,302 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sanders County is located in Montana and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,859 residents. With a median age of 54.87, it is a mature county.
Sanders County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,136 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.9% is above the national average.
Housing in Sanders County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $339,629 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $718. Homeownership rates are high at 80.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Sanders County are primarily White (88.74%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Sanders County, MT is a working-class area in Montana. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59831 | Dixon | 588 | $43,594 | $155,600 | $688 | 11.8% | 30.7% |
| 59844 | Heron | 662 | $40,000 | $430,400 | $1,073 | 3.3% | 37.1% |
| 59845 | Hot Springs | 1,228 | $31,458 | $174,200 | $639 | 9.0% | 30.8% |
| 59853 | Noxon | 918 | $50,179 | $276,600 | $797 | 5.3% | 38.1% |
| 59856 | Paradise | 138 | $47,500 | $500,000 | — | — | 0.0% |
| 59859 | Plains | 4,204 | $61,667 | $403,800 | $792 | 4.0% | 33.6% |
| 59873 | Thompson Falls | 2,983 | $54,176 | $244,500 | $575 | 0.0% | 30.0% |
| 59874 | Trout Creek | 2,064 | $61,978 | $481,800 | $682 | 4.7% | 32.0% |