ZIP Code 59520 -- Big sandy, MT

Chouteau | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
1,261
Unknown
Median Income
$62,109
Home Value
$204,000
Median Rent
$563
Median Age
43.70
Diversity Index
20.80
Low
Cost of Living
62.5
significantly below average
Unemployment
7.8%

About ZIP Code 59520

ZIP code 59520 in Big Sandy, Montana is a unknown area with a population of 1,261. The median household income is $62,109, which is This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $204,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.3x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 62.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.70 years. Approximately 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Chouteau, MT.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,261
Median Age
43.70
Male Population
587
46.6%
Female Population
674
53.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
20.80 Low
White
88.6%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
3.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
7.9%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$62,109
Mean Household Income
$85,547
Per Capita Income
$31,481
Below Poverty Line
6.7%

This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$204,000
Median Rent
$563
Total Housing Units
530
Occupied Units
425
Vacant Units
105
19.8% vacancy
Median Year Built
1965
Owner Occupied
71.5%
Renter Occupied
28.5%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.3x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 71.5% Renter 28.5%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
575
Employment Rate
92.2%
Unemployment Rate
7.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
67.6%
Carpool
12.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
15.9%

Cost of Living Index

62.5
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 59520 is 37.5% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Chouteau

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
59442 Fort benton 1,838 $67,917
59446 Geraldine 629 $53,750
59450 Highwood 503 $70,250
59440 Floweree 432 N/A
59460 Loma 178 $51,551
59420 Carter 164 $88,438

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 59520

ZIP code 59520 (Big sandy, MT) has a total population of 1,261 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 59520 is $62,109 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 59520 is primarily located in Big sandy, Montana (MT). It falls within Chouteau County.

The median home value in ZIP code 59520 is $204,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $563.

The median age in ZIP code 59520 is 43.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 59520 has a cost of living index of 62.48 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 59520, 18.53% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.39% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 59520 is 7.83%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 15.89% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.