59911 ZIP Code — Bigfork, MT

Flathead County, Montana

ZIP code 59911 is located in Bigfork, Montana, within Flathead County. It covers approximately 491.66 square miles and serves a population of 9,161 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59911

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $556,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,820. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59911 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,161

population

491.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59911 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59911

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59911. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bigfork	Acceptable
Bigfork	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59901 Kalispell (12.2 mi) 59922 Lakeside (17.8 mi) 59914 Dayton (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,161
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	491.66 sq mi
Water area	65.29 sq mi
Latitude	47.8766
Longitude	-113.8724
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	406

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.7%	43.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	33.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	18.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	7.8%	4.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

9,161

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$75,820

Median household income

$43,288

Per capita income

$556,700

Median home value

$1,215

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

5,132

Housing units

49.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

229

5–9

242

281

10–14

295

173

15–19

182

207

20–24

217

465

25–34

489

516

35–44

543

408

45–54

429

343

55–59

361

467

60–64

491

773

65–74

813

397

75–84

417

132

85+

139

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,485	16.2%
18 and over	7,676	83.8%
65 and over	2,671	29.2%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Two or more races 6.8%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,182	83.2%
Hispanic or Latino	674	6.9%
Two or more races	668	6.8%
Other race	167	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	102	1%
Black or African American	25	0.3%
Asian	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.7%	43.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	33.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	18.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	7.8%	4.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$75,820

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

$500k–$1M 40.3%

$1M+ 16.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$556,700
Median rent / month	$1,215
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	33.5%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	10.5%
2000–2009	22.5%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.0%
Electricity	41.2%
Propane / LP gas	18.7%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	11.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,133	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	262	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	635	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	813	21.2%
Households with children under 18	711	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,936	50.4%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	18.2%
Married	62.2%	56.8%
Separated	0.9%	0.2%
Widowed	5.3%	9.6%
Divorced	11.6%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 17.7%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 31.4%

Graduate / professional 18.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	49.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	2.1%
Kindergarten	104	6.1%
Elementary school	913	53.7%
High school	349	20.5%
College / grad school	299	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.1%

Professional & management 15.3%

Construction 10.7%

Retail trade 7.7%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Public administration 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Other services 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.2%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.4%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	19.6%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 6.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.5%
Retirement income	38.2%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.0%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	851	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.0%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,009	98.3%
Spanish	17	0.2%
Other Indo-European	11	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,928	97.5%
Born in same state	8,851	96.6%
Born in different state	3,076	33.6%
Foreign born	77	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	233	2.5%
Not a US citizen	147	63.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,851	20.2%
Italian	1,404	15.3%
Polish	693	7.6%
Arab	279	3%
English	121	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	118	1.3%
German	58	0.6%
Irish	25	0.3%
Norwegian	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59911

What city is ZIP code 59911 in?

ZIP code 59911 is primarily assigned to Bigfork, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59911 in?

ZIP code 59911 falls within Flathead County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59911 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 59911 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59911 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 59911 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 59911 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 59911 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59911?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 59911 in?

ZIP code 59911 observes the MST timezone.