The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59072 sells for about $222,400, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,254 a month.
ZIP 59072 — Roundup
The housing market in 59072 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation driven by local demand. Sales volume is limited, reflecting the rural nature of the area and a lack of new construction. Market conditions are expected to remain steady as the area continues to serve as a quiet, affordable alternative to the Billings metro.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, remote workers, and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lower housing costs compared to the nearby Billings metro area.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.4% · poverty 16.9% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 59072, Musselshell County MT
Crime rates in the Roundup area are generally low and consistent with rural Montana trends, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools in the Roundup area are served by the Roundup Public Schools district, which provides a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk during summer months and occasional severe winter weather, impacting insurance availability and premiums.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, energy-related services, and regional trade, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Musselshell County based on state-mandated valuation cycles, with mill levies determined by local school and county district requirements.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents often traveling to Billings for major employment, a drive of approximately 50-60 minutes.
The area offers access to outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and hiking, with local parks and community facilities serving as the primary social hubs.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with few multi-family developments available.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, ranching, and energy-related services, with many residents commuting to the Billings area for broader employment opportunities.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with US Highway 87 serving as the primary corridor connecting the area to Billings.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction in the immediate ZIP code area.
The Musselshell County Assessor manages property valuations, which are subject to periodic reappraisal cycles mandated by the Montana Department of Revenue.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service districts for fire and emergency management.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the cost of rebuilding in a remote, rural location.
Montana has experienced steady net domestic migration, though growth in rural counties like Musselshell remains modest compared to urban centers.
Montana is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the Small Tract Financing Act for qualifying properties.
Montana law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement, though the scope is limited compared to other states.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 59072 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.