Big Sandy, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59520

Chouteau County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,030
0/sq mi
$62,109
Median income
$204,000
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Sandy pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59520 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59520 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2575.0 square miles in Big Sandy, Chouteau County, Montana. The area is home to 1,030 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 59520 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59520 sits at $62,109 (11% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $31,481. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $204,000 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $563 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59520 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59520 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 59520

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59520.

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 59520, Big Sandy, 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

1,030

Population

2575.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59520?

43.7

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$62,109

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$31,481

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59520 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,109 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

530

Total Housing Units

425

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$204,000

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$563

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 59520, employing approximately 210 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,322,000.

36

Businesses

210

Employees

$7.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 5 13.9%
Wholesale trade 4 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 11.1%
Retail trade 3 8.3%
Finance and insurance 3 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 8.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.3%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59520 in?
ZIP code 59520 (Big Sandy) is located in Chouteau County, Montana. Chouteau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chouteau-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59520?
ZIP code 59520 in Big Sandy, MT has a population of 1,030 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59520?
The median household income in ZIP 59520 is $62,109, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59520?
The median home value in ZIP 59520 is $204,000, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59520?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59520 is White at 88.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59520?
ZIP code 59520 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 210 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59520?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59520 are: Health care and social assistance (5), Wholesale trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59520?
In ZIP code 59520, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59520?
In ZIP code 59520, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59520?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59520 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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