Bynum
Census-designated place in Teton County, Montana

Bynum is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Teton County, Montana, with 28 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,976 ft (1,212 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Miller Colony, 3.1 miles S.
- 28residents (2020 Census)
- 3,976 ftelevation · 1,212 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 17 / sq mipopulation density
- 59419ZIP code
About Bynum
Bynum is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Teton County, Montana, United States, approximately 13 miles north of Choteau. As of the 2020 census, Bynum had a population of 28.
Bynum is the site of a one-room country school, a general store, post office, an agate shop, and the Montana Dinosaur Center, which provides displays and educational programs about dinosaurs.
The town's name is derived from the surname of a family of early settlers in the area. The post office was established in 1885. In 1908 work on the Bynum Reservoir began.
In 2017, the NBC Today Show produced a segment highlighting Bynum's school and its tradition of starting each school day with a song and a dance.
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Living in Bynum
- Median household income
- $49,375
- Median age
- 76.4
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Bynum had 28 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28 |
|---|---|
| Density | 17 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bynum at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Teton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 28 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.63 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,976 ft (1,212 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.9681° N, 112.3165° W |
| ZIP code | 59419 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3011500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bynum
- Miller Colony3.1 mi S
- Pendroy7.3 mi N
- Rockport Colony10.1 mi NW
- Choteau12.4 mi SE
- New Rockport Colony15.0 mi SE
- New Miami Colony15.5 mi N
- Midway Colony16.4 mi NE
- Dupuyer16.5 mi NW
- Pondera Colony19.4 mi N
- Birch Creek Colony20.5 mi N
- Brady22.2 mi E
- Conrad22.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bynum
What county is Bynum in?
Bynum is in Teton County, Montana.
What is the population of Bynum, MT?
28 people lived in Bynum at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bynum, MT?
The ZIP code of Bynum is 59419.
What is the elevation of Bynum?
3,976 feet (1,212 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bynum?
Miller Colony (3.1 mi), Pendroy (7.3 mi), Rockport Colony (10.1 mi), Choteau (12.4 mi), New Rockport Colony (15.0 mi).
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