City

Big Sky, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Gallatin County  ·  Montana

👥1,867Population
💰$135,396Median HH Income▲ 77% above avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$868,600Median Home Value▲ 212% above avg
🎓64.0%College Grads▲ 65% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 0.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic4.9%
Black0.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
5%
18–24
4%
25–44
48%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads64.0% ▲ 65% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (2.2%)
HS Graduate137 (8.9%)
Some College52 (3.4%)
Associates331 (21.5%)
Bachelors117 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree867 (56.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 8.9%Some College: 3.4%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 56.4%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad8.9%
Some College3.4%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate56.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
82%

Financials

Median HH Income$135,396 ▲ 77% above avg
Median Home Value$868,600 ▲ 212% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,705/mo
Total Housing Units2,837
Vacant Units1,988

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
52%
About Big Sky, MT

Big Sky is a city in Montana, located in Gallatin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,867 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Big Sky is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $135,396 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Big Sky is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $868,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,705 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Sky is highly educated. 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Big Sky
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59716 1,867 $135,396 $868,600 $1,705 1.7% 64.0% 86.6%