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City: Big Sandy, MT
Chouteau County, MT
Zip code population (2000): 1,234
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 1,070



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Houses and condos: 625
Renter-occupied apartments: 124
% of renters here:  25%
State:  31%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 59520: 80.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 1018.5 sq. mi.
Water area: 1.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 1 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  1.2% ($604)
Montana:  1.5% ($1,212)

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Males: 630  (51.1%)
Females: 604  (48.9%)

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100% rural population.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $103,278
59520:  $103,278
Montana:  $170,000

According to our research of public records there were no registered sex offenders living in this zip code in early 2007.

Median resident age:  44.4 years
Montana median age:  37.5 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.3 people
Montana:  2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 59520, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $26,943 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $26,943
State:  $37,845

Salary/wage: $22,225 (reported on 73.1% of returns)
Here:  $22,225
State:  $31,190
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -35.5% for AGIs below $10k, 67.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 56.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 65.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 65.0% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $3,081 (reported on 60.8% of returns)
This zip code:  $3,081
Montana:  $1,879
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -6.8% for AGIs below $10k, 8.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $2,543 (reported on 40.5% of returns)
Here:  $2,543
State:  $3,070
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -3.7% for AGIs below $10k, 2.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8.1% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$3,319 (reported on 43.1% of returns)
Here:  +$3,319
State:  +$10,237
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.1% for AGIs below $10k, 7.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$985 (reported on 13.8% of returns)
Here:  +$985
State:  +$8,849

Profit/loss from farming: +$1,945 (reported on 22.6% of returns)
Here:  +$1,945
State:  $-5,244
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 23.3% for AGIs below $10k, 3.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 13.5% for AGIs $75k-100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,412 (reported on 3.5% of returns)
59520:  $2,412
Montana:  $2,958

Total itemized deductions: $16,343 (2% of AGI, reported on 20.3% of returns)
Here:  $16,343
State:  $17,258
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -16.2% for AGIs below $10k, 9.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 8.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 5.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $3,893 (6.6% of AGI, reported on 17.2% of returns)
Here:  $3,893
Montana:  $2,921

Here:  6.6% of AGI
State:  3.7% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -1.1% for AGIs below $10k, 1.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $3,920 (reported on 69.4% of returns)
59520:  $3,920
State:  $5,485
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -1.9% for AGIs below $10k, 4.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 13.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 14.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,824 (reported on 17.5% of returns)
Here:  $1,824
State:  $1,604
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -3.2% for AGIs below $10k, 4.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 77.2%
Here:  77%
State:  63%
(% for various income ranges: 71.9% for AGIs below $10k, 75.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 82.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 75.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 78.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 92.9% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $39,351
This zip code:  $39,351
Montana:  $43,531
Big Sandy, MT (59520) map

Nearest zip codes: 59521, 59460, 59532, 59446, 59501, 59528.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  68.0%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  2.9%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Housing units in zip code 59520 with a mortgage: 75 (3 second mortgage, 9 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 151


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $900

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $353

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  15.6%
Whole state:  14.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  5.4%
Whole state:  5.8%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.2
State:  6.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.7
State:  4.1


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Notable locations in zip code 59520: White Rocks (A), Lohse PN Ferry (B), Bessette Ranch (C), Judith Landing Campground (D), Eagle Creek Fishing Access Site (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Kenilworth Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Lonesome Lake (A), Seifort Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Goin Creek (A), Godfrey Creek (B), Frenchman Creek (C), Connely Creek (D), Eagle Creek (E), Birch Creek (F), Peel Creek (G), Dog Creek (H), Rhue Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Big Sandy Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 2
  • 1995 to 1998: 15
  • 1990 to 1994: 10
  • 1980 to 1989: 49
  • 1970 to 1979: 104
  • 1960 to 1969: 60
  • 1950 to 1959: 106
  • 1940 to 1949: 55
  • 1939 or earlier: 231



Zip code 59520 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Big Sandy, MT (59520):
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedrooms: 4
  • 2 bedrooms: 85
  • 3 bedrooms: 166
  • 4 bedrooms: 75
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 43


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 2
  • 1 bedrooms: 21
  • 2 bedrooms: 44
  • 3 bedrooms: 39
  • 4 bedrooms: 8
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 10



Vehicles available in 59520 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 2
  • 1 vehicle: 78
  • 2 vehicles: 136
  • 3 vehicles: 88
  • 4 vehicles: 49
  • 5 or more vehicles: 20


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 19
  • 1 vehicle: 43
  • 2 vehicles: 42
  • 3 vehicles: 12
  • 4 vehicles: 6
  • 5 or more vehicles: 2



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 59520 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 59520 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 59520:

  • Less than $10,000: 3
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 2
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 4
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 7
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 9
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 10
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 8
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 19
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 22
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 16
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 19
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 19
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 18
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 48
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 41
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 18
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 10
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 13
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 10
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 12
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 1
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 1
  • $1,000,000 or more: 13
 



59520 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 59520:

  • Less than $100: 2
  • $100 to $149: 6
  • $150 to $199: 2
  • $200 to $249: 10
  • $250 to $299: 9
  • $300 to $349: 7
  • $350 to $399: 11
  • No cash rent: 41
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $31,054.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $106,471
  • Two or more races householders: $243,997

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $111,405 (it was $58,200 in 2000)
59520:  $111,405
Montana:  $170,000
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $47,315 - $154,225

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $198,960
Here:  $198,960
State:  $251,645

Townhouses or other attached units: $242,735
Here:  $242,735
State:  $207,161

In 2-unit structures: $46,979
Here:  $46,979
State:  $147,637

Mobile homes: $39,833
Here:  $39,833
State:  $51,663

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $75,000
Here:  $75,000
State:  $45,944


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 512
  • One, attached: 3
  • Two: 8
  • 3 or 4: 4
  • 5 to 9: 2
  • 10 to 19: 39
  • Mobile homes: 62
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 2
59520 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 334 (60%)
  • Carpooled: 41 (7%)
  • Taxi: 7 (1%)
  • Motorcycle: 2 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 3 (1%)
  • Walked: 74 (13%)
  • Other means: 10 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 87 (16%)
 

59520 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 107
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 143
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 41
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 23
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 20
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 17
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 50
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 9
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 10
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 14
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 17
  • 90 or more minutes: 20
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 91.6%


Household type by relationship
Households: 1,180

  • In family households: 1,009 (294 male householders, 59 female householders)
    283 spouses, 321 children (287 natural, 12 adopted, 22 stepchildren), 11 grandchildren, 6 brothers or sisters, 2 parents, 7 other relatives, 26 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 171 (74 male householders (64 living alone)), 79 female householders (75 living alone)), 18 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 93 (50 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 186 2-persons, 69 3-persons, 57 4-persons, 30 5-persons, 7 6-persons, 4 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 139 1-person, 10 2-persons, 4 3-persons.

212 married couples with children.
43 single-parent households (12 men, 31 women).

97.3% of residents of 59520 zip code speak English at home.
0.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% well).
1.4% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (65% very well, 35% well).
0.6% of residents speak other language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 30 (2.4%)
(56.7% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  2.4%
Whole state:  1.8%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Canada (40%)
  • Colombia (23%)
  • Germany (17%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Ireland (7%)
  • Other Northern Europe (7%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 9
  • 1990 to 1994: 0
  • 1985 to 1989: 7
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 2
  • 1970 to 1974: 4
  • 1965 to 1969: 8

White population: 1,198
Black population: 0
American Indian population: 22
Asian population: 0
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 1
Some other race population: 5
Two or more races population: 8

Zip code 59520 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 German: 279
 Norwegian: 130
 English: 86
 Irish: 65
 Swedish: 54
 French (except Basque): 48
 Czech: 45
 United States or American: 34
 Dutch: 29
 Czechoslovakian: 24
 Danish: 20
 Italian: 16
 Ukrainian: 13
 Scottish: 12
 Scandinavian: 11
 Other groups: 11
 Polish: 7
 Scotch-Irish: 7
 British: 6
 Slovene: 6
 European: 5
 Slovak: 4
 Slavic: 3
 Austrian: 2
 Finnish: 2
 Hungarian: 2
 Swiss: 2



Zip code 59520 topographic map


Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • BIG SANDY HIGH SCHOOL (PIONEER TRAIL in BIG SANDY, MT)
    (Geographic Names Information System)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-0195
    Organizations: BIG SANDY H S (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • BIG SANDY 7-8 (PIONEER TRAIL in BIG SANDY, MT)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-1607
    Organizations: BIG SANDY ELEM (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • F E MILEY SCHOOL (PIONEER TRAIL in BIG SANDY, MT)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-0197
    Organizations: BIG SANDY ELEM (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • MONTANA POWER CO BIG SANDY BOWES (BOWES COMPRESSOR STN BIG SANDY in BIG SANDY, MT)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • TOWN OF BIG SANDY WWTF (T28N R13E S18 SE in BIG SANDY, MT)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
    Alternative names: BIG SANDY, TOWN OF
  • BIG SANDY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 11 (PIONEER TRAIL in BIG SANDY, MT)
    ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    Alternative names: BIG SANDY SCHOOL DISTRICTS # 2 & # 11


Median worth of mobile homes: $37,339

Zip code 59520 marital status for males
Zip code 59520 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 4%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 5%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (51%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (24%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (13%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 911
  • Northeast: 11
  • Midwest: 147
  • South: 42
  • West: 120

69% of the 59520 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 34% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 64% lived in Montana.

Population in 1990: 1,554. Population change in the 1990s: -320 (-20.6%).

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 5
Here:  3.8%
Montana:  7.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 0
Here:  0.0%
Montana:  6.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 6
Here:  21.4%
Montana:  11.5%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • VISTA PRAIRE (HWY 87 in BIG SANDY, MT)
    2 employees, $70000 revenue: $9,000 in 2 contracts in 2000
    $7,000 with Department of Veterans Affairs for Nursing Home Care Contracts. Signed on 2000-10-15. Completion date: 2001-09-15.
    $2,000, same as above. Signed on 2000-10-15. Completion date: 2001-09-15.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (50-99 employees: 1 establishment, 10-19 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (20-49: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (10-19: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (1-4: 4)
  • Wholesale Trade: Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (5-9: 1)
  • Wholesale Trade: Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers (5-9: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (5-9: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




People in group quarters
  • 47 people in nursing homes
  • 19 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms
  • 15 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 12 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Fatal accident statistics in 2006
  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Fatal accident statistics in 2005
  • Fatal accident count: 2
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0




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