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Bigfork, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59911

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

7,678
8/sq mi
$83,019
Median income
$666,400
Median home value
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bigfork pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59911 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59911 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1010.3 square miles in Bigfork, Flathead County, Montana. The area is home to 7,678 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 59911 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59911 sits at $83,019 (19% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $50,211. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $666,400 (104% above the state average) with median rent at $1,114 per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59911 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59911 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 59911

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59911.

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 59911, Bigfork, 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

7,678

Population

1010.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59911?

55.6

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$83,019

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$50,211

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59911 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,019 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,729

Total Housing Units

4,077

Occupied Units

1,652

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$666,400

Median Home Value

+104% vs state

$1,114

Median Rent

1994

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

-5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

376

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+276%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59911 have decreased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +276% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 236
2021 +16.9% 276
2022 +30.1% 359
2023 +11.1% 399
2024 -5.7% 376

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 431 business establishments in ZIP 59911, employing approximately 1,995 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,343,000.

431

Businesses

1,995

Employees

$98.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 96 22.3%
Accommodation and food services 46 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 10.0%
Retail trade 41 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 28 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 27 6.3%
Finance and insurance 17 3.9%
Manufacturing 15 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 1.9%
Wholesale trade 6 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.4%
Information 5 1.2%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59911 in? ▼
ZIP code 59911 (Bigfork) is located in Flathead County, Montana. Flathead County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/flathead-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59911? ▼
ZIP code 59911 in Bigfork, MT has a population of 7,678 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59911? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59911 is $83,019, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59911? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59911 is $666,400, which is 140% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59911? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59911 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59911? ▼
ZIP code 59911 has 431 business establishments employing approximately 1,995 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59911? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59911 are: Construction (96), Accommodation and food services (46), Professional, scientific, and technical services (43). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59911? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59911 decreased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 276%. 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 59911? ▼
In ZIP code 59911, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.2% 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 59911? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59911 is 24.9 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 59911? ▼
In ZIP code 59911, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59911? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59911 is 7.2% 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 Bigfork, 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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