🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

59520

Big Sandy

ZIP Code 59520 is a standard zip code serving Big Sandy, Big Sandy, Montana (MT), in Chouteau County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,030 with a median household income of $37,679. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Montana (MT)
County: Chouteau
City: Big Sandy
Timezone: America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude: 48.149700
Longitude: -110.077600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 1084.27 mi²
Water Area: 4.77 mi²
Population Density: 1.0 people per mi²
Bounding Box: 48.306791°N, 47.702324°S, -109.532877°E, -110.522170°W

With 1,030 residents spread across 1084.27 square miles, this area has a population density of 1.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,030

Population

25th percentile

$37,679

Median Income

20th percentile

$82,100

Median Home Value

20th percentile

1084.27 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 59520 is $37,679, and the median home value is $82,100. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

585

Total Units

448

Occupied Units

76.6%

Occupancy Rate

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