59716 ZIP Code — Big Sky, MT

Gallatin County, Montana

ZIP code 59716 is located in Big Sky, Montana, within Gallatin County. It covers approximately 64.74 square miles and serves a population of 2,144 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59716

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $796,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The gap between median ($98,207) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 59716 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

2,144

population

64.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59716 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59716

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59716. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Sky	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,144
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	64.74 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	45.2812
Longitude	-111.3226
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	406

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	34.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	33.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	24.3%	19.2%
Over $200k	9.7%	7.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,144

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$98,207

Median household income

$75,161

Per capita income

$796,900

Median home value

$1,506

Median monthly rent

66.0%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

2,863

Housing units

53.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

101

20–24

266

25–34

260

256

35–44

250

110

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	242	11.3%
18 and over	1,902	88.7%
65 and over	163	7.6%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,042	92.4%
Hispanic or Latino	65	2.9%
Two or more races	61	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.9%
Other race	16	0.7%
Black or African American	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	34.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	33.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	24.3%	19.2%
Over $200k	9.7%	7.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 21.9%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	21.9%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	28.7%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	10.3%
Median income	$98,207

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 1.7%

$300k–$500k 27.6%

$500k–$1M 25.7%

$1M+ 44.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$796,900
Median rent / month	$1,506
Owner occupied	66.0%
Renter occupied	34.0%
Vacant	69.6%
Single-family detached	42.2%
Large apartment buildings	7.3%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	35.2%
1990–1999	24.1%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	0.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.0%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	38.9%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	48.5%
3 or more	14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.9%
Electricity	57.9%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	438	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	130	13.4%
Male householder, no spouse	190	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	213	21.9%
Households with children under 18	141	14.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	140	14.4%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	35.8%
Married	49.7%	50.4%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.9%
Divorced	13.4%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 15.9%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 30.3%

Graduate / professional 22.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	53.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	21.7%
Kindergarten	49	14.4%
Elementary school	119	34.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	99	29.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 35.3%

Retail trade 15.6%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Construction 6.8%

Other services 4.6%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Professional & management 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Information 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.9%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	7.5%
Walk	11.5%
Work from home	24.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.4%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	20.6%
High blood pressure	18.3%
High cholesterol	23.3%
Diabetes	5.2%
Heart disease	3.6%
Stroke	1.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	16.2%
Kidney disease	1.8%
Pulmonary disease	3.7%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.8%
Binge drinking	26.1%
No physical activity	11.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.9%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	7.5%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	6.9%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.1%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	7.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.5%
Public insurance	15.5%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,094	97.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,849	86.2%
Born in same state	1,849	86.2%
Born in different state	247	11.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	295	13.8%
Not a US citizen	39	13.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	290	13.5%
French	234	10.9%
English	78	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	62	2.9%
Polish	23	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59716

What city is ZIP code 59716 in?

ZIP code 59716 is primarily assigned to Big Sky, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59716 in?

ZIP code 59716 falls within Gallatin County, Montana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59716?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59716?

The median home value in ZIP code 59716 is $796,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 59716?

ZIP code 59716 has an estimated population of 2,144 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59716?

The median household income in ZIP code 59716 is $98,207, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59716 in?

ZIP code 59716 observes the MST timezone.