| ZIP Code | 59011 |
|---|---|
| City | Big Timber |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Sweet Grass County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 4,423 ft |
| Latitude | 45.924721 |
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| Longitude | -109.948625 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.5% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 48% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 661 (30.7%) |
| Some College | 189 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 582 (27%) |
| Bachelors | 239 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 481 (22.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,326 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $286,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,061/mo ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,537 |
| Vacant Units | 276 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,537 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 276 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 59011 is located in Big Timber, Montana, within Sweet Grass County. With a population of 3,131, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.5 years. Economically, 59011 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,326 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59011 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $286,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,061 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 59011 is primarily White (91.47%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59011 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 59011 in Big Timber, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,131 residents, a median household income of $67,326, and a median home value of $286,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.