ZIP 59011 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Big Timber city, MT (59011)

Median Income

$67,326

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+166

Wealth inflow

Population

3,131

Unemployment

2.6%

1.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 166 for ZIP 59011 (Big Timber city, MT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.6%-31% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.9%-85% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.7%-60% vs US avg

178

Establishments

1,313

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Construction

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining18.6%
Construction14.3%
Manufacturing6.3%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Retail trade9.8%
Transportation, utilities6.6%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.7%
Professional, scientific, management6.0%
Education, health care, social17.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.4%
Other services4.8%
Public administration2.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 59011 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.6%, median income rose 8.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.5%.

Median Income

$67,326

-10% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate