🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

PO BOX

59716

Big Sky

ZIP Code 59716 is a po box zip code serving Big Sky, Big Sky, Montana (MT), in Gallatin County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,798 with a median household income of $65,794. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 45.284700
Longitude: -111.368300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 400.71 mi²
Water Area: 0.52 mi²
Population Density: 4.0 people per mi² (5th percentile)
Bounding Box: 45.351279°N, 44.826431°S, -111.271385°E, -111.678849°W

With 1,798 residents spread across 400.71 square miles, this area has a population density of 4.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,798

Population

35th percentile

$65,794

Median Income

80th percentile

$376,400

Median Home Value

90th percentile

400.71 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 59716 is $65,794, and the median home value is $376,400. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

3,137

Total Units

808

Occupied Units

25.8%

Occupancy Rate

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