Heron, Montana
Heron: Situated in northwestern Montana near the Idaho border at an elevation of 2251 feet, this Sanders County community lies between the Cabinet and Bitterroot ranges along the Clark Fork River.
About
Heron is a city located in the county of Sanders in the U.S. state of Montana.
Quick Facts about Heron
| State | Montana (United States) |
| County | Sanders County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.0588,-115.9571 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 20:18:42 (15th September 2026) |
| Postal code | 59844 |
| Weather | 46℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Heron is located at 48°3'32"N 115°57'26"W (48.0588200, -115.9571200).
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Weather
46°F
Mostly Cloudy
2 mph SSE
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind around 2 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Heron zip code is 59844.
County name: Sanders, County
fips: 30089
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Heron, MT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIB | Libby | 100 Mineral Avenue | RAIL |
| SPT | Sandpoint station | 450 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| DPK | Deer Park, WA | 822 South Main Street | BUS |
| SPK | Spokane Intermodal Center | 221 W. 1st Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Heron.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Heron Post Office | Heron (MT) | 59844 |
Other cities in Sanders County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sanders County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Falls | 1,432 | Town in Montana, United States |
| Plains | 1,139 | Town of the United States |