City

Big Timber, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Sweet Grass County  ·  Montana

👥3,131Population
💰$67,326Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$286,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 1.6%Other: 3%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic1.3%
Black1.6%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
HS Graduate661 (30.7%)
Some College189 (8.8%)
Associates582 (27%)
Bachelors239 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree481 (22.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 27%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
HS Grad30.7%
Some College8.8%
Associates27.0%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,326 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$286,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,061/mo
Total Housing Units1,537
Vacant Units276

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Big Timber, MT

Big Timber is a city in Montana, located in Sweet Grass County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,131 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Big Timber is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,326 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Big Timber is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $286,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,061 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Timber is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.47%).

Big Timber, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Big Timber
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59011 3,131 $67,326 $286,200 $1,061 2.6% 33.5% 75.1%