City

Big Arm, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Montana

👥605Population
💰$95,227Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$606,200Median Home Value▲ 117% above avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊19.2%Unemployment▲ 292% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.1%Race
White68.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
19%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty22.6% ▲ 126% above avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment19.2% ▲ 292% above avg
HS Graduate75 (15.7%)
Some College33 (6.9%)
Associates184 (38.4%)
Bachelors68 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree119 (24.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.7%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 38.4%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
HS Grad15.7%
Some College6.9%
Associates38.4%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
Over $500k
65%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,227 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$606,200 ▲ 117% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units454
Vacant Units176

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Big Arm, MT

Big Arm is a city in Montana, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 605 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Big Arm is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,227 is above the national average. Approximately 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Big Arm is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $606,200, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Arm is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.1%).

Big Arm, MT offers residents above-average earning potential within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Big Arm
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59910 605 $95,227 $606,200 19.2% 39.0% 72.7%