Big Sky, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59716

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

1,798
2/sq mi
$141,716
Median income
$1,094,900
Median home value
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Sky pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59716 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59716 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1057.6 square miles in Big Sky, Gallatin County, Montana. The area is home to 1,798 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 59716 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59716 sits at $141,716 (102% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $101,242. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $1,094,900 (235% above the state average) with median rent at $1,341 per month, and 91.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59716 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59716 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 59716

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59716.

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 59716, Big Sky, 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

1,798

Population

1057.6

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59716?

40.4

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

13.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$141,716

Median Household Income

+102% vs state

$101,242

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59716 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$141,716 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,860

Total Housing Units

820

Occupied Units

2,040

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$1,094,900

Median Home Value

+235% vs state

$1,341

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 299 business establishments in ZIP 59716, employing approximately 6,339 people with a combined annual payroll of $304,345,000.

299

Businesses

6,339

Employees

$304.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Real estate and rental and leasing 63 21.1%
Construction 48 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 35 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 11.4%
Retail trade 31 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 21 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 17 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 3.0%
Finance and insurance 7 2.3%
Information 4 1.3%

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 59716 in?
ZIP code 59716 (Big Sky) is located in Gallatin County, Montana. Gallatin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gallatin-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59716?
ZIP code 59716 in Big Sky, MT has a population of 1,798 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59716?
The median household income in ZIP 59716 is $141,716, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59716?
The median home value in ZIP 59716 is $1,094,900, which is 294% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59716?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59716 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59716?
ZIP code 59716 has 299 business establishments employing approximately 6,339 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59716?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59716 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (63), Construction (48), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59716?
In ZIP code 59716, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.3% 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 59716?
In ZIP code 59716, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59716?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59716 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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