The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59313 sells for about $179,000, or $95 per square foot.
Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $776 a month.
ZIP 59313 — Baker
The housing market in 59313 is characterized by low inventory and stable pricing, reflecting a steady, rural economy. Demand is primarily driven by local employment in energy and agriculture, with limited turnover in the residential sector. Market conditions remain balanced with minimal price volatility.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a low cost of living, particularly those employed in the local energy or agricultural industries.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
3% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 14.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 59313, Fallon County MT
Public education is provided by Baker Public Schools, which serves the local community in a rural setting.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe weather and wildfire potential common to eastern Montana.
The local economy is heavily influenced by energy and agricultural sectors, with development momentum tied to regional resource extraction.
Property taxes are assessed by Fallon County based on state-mandated valuation cycles; special districts include local school and hospital levies.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with an average travel time of approximately 21 minutes.
Local amenities include community parks and access to outdoor recreation typical of the Great Plains region, with basic shopping and dining located in Baker.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and families.
The economy is anchored by the energy sector, including oil and gas operations, alongside traditional agricultural production.
Transportation is dominated by highway access via US-12, serving as the primary corridor for regional transit.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential and commercial maintenance rather than large-scale master-planned projects.
Fallon County utilizes a standard appraisal district model for property valuation based on market-value assessments.
Parcels are subject to local school district and county-wide hospital district taxation.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and severe weather risk profiles.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and Data USA profiles.
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.
Provides local outdoor recreation and fishing opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.