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Big Timber, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59011

Sweet Grass County, Montana — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,027
1/sq mi
$78,000
Median income
$328,100
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Timber pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59011 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59011 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2522.5 square miles in Big Timber, Sweet Grass County, Montana. The area is home to 3,027 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 59011 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59011 sits at $78,000 (11% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $43,074. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $328,100 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $1,143 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59011 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59011 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 59011

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59011.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59011, Big Timber, MT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,027

Population

2522.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59011?

47.2

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$78,000

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$43,074

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59011 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,000 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,508

Total Housing Units

1,308

Occupied Units

200

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$328,100

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$1,143

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.1%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59011 have increased 16.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.1% 176
2020 +10.1% 194
2021 +16.1% 225
2022 +16.1% 262
2024 — 287

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 178 business establishments in ZIP 59011, employing approximately 1,313 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,173,000.

178

Businesses

1,313

Employees

$87.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 32 18.0%
Retail trade 23 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 19 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 16 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 11 6.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 6.2%
Manufacturing 9 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.1%
Finance and insurance 6 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.8%
Wholesale trade 3 1.7%
Information 3 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Sweet Grass County Big Timber, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59011 in? ▼
ZIP code 59011 (Big Timber) is located in Sweet Grass County, Montana. Sweet Grass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sweet-grass-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59011? ▼
ZIP code 59011 in Big Timber, MT has a population of 3,027 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59011? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59011 is $78,000, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59011? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59011 is $328,100, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59011? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59011 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59011? ▼
ZIP code 59011 has 178 business establishments employing approximately 1,313 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59011? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59011 are: Construction (32), Retail trade (23), Accommodation and food services (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59011? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59011 increased by 16.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59011? ▼
In ZIP code 59011, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 59011? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59011 is 23.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59011? ▼
In ZIP code 59011, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59011? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59011 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Big Timber, MT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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