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Big Sky, MT
Census-designated place in Gallatin County, Montana. ZIP codes: 59716.
Population
2,445
Land area
120sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
1
Big Sky and its ZIP codes
Big Sky at a glance
- Big Sky is about 2.7 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 44th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $138,805 a year, 91% more than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,137,900 (about 3 times the Montana figure) and median rent is $877 a month.
Local data for Big Sky, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Sky, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$138,805
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$1,137,900
Median rent
$877/mo
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
59.1%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (491), Irish Americans (333), Norwegian Americans (129).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gallatin County. PPP loans are for Big Sky.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,519
74,277 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$94,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$836M
FY 2026, $7,031 per person
PPP loans
$20.12M
213 loans, 2,653 jobs reported
How people get to work
Big Sky, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Sky, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
323
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 9°F
23.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Sky, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.8%
U.S. 33.3% -9.5 pts
Diabetes
6.6%
U.S. 12.1% -5.5 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Big Sky
1 in or overlapping Big Sky. Population shown
Cities near Big Sky
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JeffersCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| EnnisTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| McAllisterCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.3 |
| Gallatin GatewayCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.8 |
| South GlastonburyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 17.5 |
| Corwin SpringsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| EmigrantCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 10.8 |
| NorrisCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Sky, MT in?
- Big Sky is in Gallatin County, Montana.
- What ZIP codes are in Big Sky, MT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Big Sky include 59716.
- What is the population of Big Sky, MT?
- About 2,445 people live in Big Sky, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Sky?
- Nearby places include Jeffers (20 mi), Ennis (21 mi), McAllister (24 mi), Gallatin Gateway (24 mi), South Glastonbury (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023