Sylvanite
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Montana

Sylvanite is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lincoln County, Montana, with 98 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,690 ft (820 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Yaak, 12.1 miles NE.
- 98residents (2020 Census)
- 2,690 ftelevation · 820 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.8 km²
- 17 / sq mipopulation density
- 59935ZIP code
About Sylvanite
Sylvanite is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lincoln County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sylvanite had a population of 98.
The community is in Kootenai National Forest in northwestern Lincoln County, in the valley of the Yaak River, a south-flowing tributary of the Kootenai River. Yaak River Road (National Forest Road 92) runs through the valley, leading south 11 miles (18 km) to U.S. Route 2 in the Kootenai valley and northeast (upriver) 17 miles (27 km) to Yaak.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Sylvanite CDP has an area of 5.7 square miles (14.8 km2), all land.
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Living in Sylvanite
- Median household income
- $61,000
- Median home value
- $400,000
- Median age
- 68.1
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Sylvanite had 98 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 98 |
|---|---|
| Density | 17 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sylvanite at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 98 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.72 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,690 ft (820 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.7063° N, 115.8740° W |
| ZIP code | 59935 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3073165 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sylvanite
- Yaak12.1 mi NE
- Moyie Springs, ID14.7 mi W
- Troy17.0 mi S
- Bonners Ferry, ID20.3 mi W
- Libby26.5 mi SE
- White Haven29.7 mi SE
- Pioneer Junction31.5 mi SE
- Bull Lake32.1 mi S
- Rexford34.7 mi NE
- West Kootenai34.7 mi NE
- Hope, ID36.9 mi SW
- East Hope, ID37.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Sylvanite
What county is Sylvanite in?
Sylvanite is in Lincoln County, Montana.
What is the population of Sylvanite, MT?
98 people lived in Sylvanite at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sylvanite, MT?
The ZIP code of Sylvanite is 59935.
What is the elevation of Sylvanite?
2,690 feet (820 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sylvanite?
Yaak (12.1 mi), Moyie Springs (14.7 mi), Troy (17.0 mi), Bonners Ferry (20.3 mi), Libby (26.5 mi).
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