City

Thompson Falls, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanders County  ·  Montana

👥2,983Population
💰$54,176Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂59.9Median Age
🏠$244,500Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.9%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic5.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
1%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma58 (2.4%)
HS Graduate827 (33.8%)
Some College296 (12.1%)
Associates531 (21.7%)
Bachelors138 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree594 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 21.7%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College12.1%
Associates21.7%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,176 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$244,500 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$575/mo
Total Housing Units1,776
Vacant Units475

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About Thompson Falls, MT

Thompson Falls is a city in Montana, located in Sanders County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,983 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.9 years.

Economically, Thompson Falls is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,176 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Thompson Falls is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $575 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thompson Falls is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.97%).

Thompson Falls, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Thompson Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59873 2,983 $54,176 $244,500 $575 0.0% 30.0% 89.4%