City

Bigfork, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Flathead County  ·  Montana

👥9,316Population
💰$81,846Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$608,000Median Home Value▲ 118% above avg
🎓58.6%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic6.5%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads58.6% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,046 (15%)
Some College758 (10.9%)
Associates1,071 (15.3%)
Bachelors670 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree3,424 (49%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 15%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 49%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad15.0%
Some College10.9%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate49.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
61%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,846 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$608,000 ▲ 118% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,158/mo
Total Housing Units5,707
Vacant Units1,756

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Bigfork, MT

Bigfork is a city in Montana, located in Flathead County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,316 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.3 years.

Economically, Bigfork is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,846 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bigfork is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $608,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,158 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bigfork is well-educated. 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bigfork
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59911 9,316 $81,846 $608,000 $1,158 2.4% 58.6% 85.0%