The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59317 sells for about $161,400, or $144 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 180 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $538 a month.
ZIP 59317 — Broadus
The housing market in 59317 is characterized by extremely low inventory and very low transaction volume, typical of a remote rural area. Prices remain stable with minimal appreciation, driven by local agricultural demand rather than speculative investment. The market is currently balanced due to the lack of both supply and buyer activity.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural independence, agricultural lifestyle, or large-acreage property owners, as it lacks the amenities and transit access required by typical suburban commuters or families.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 180 days on market with 14.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.7% · poverty 5.5% — a stable, low-distress 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 2.9%/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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59317, Powder River County MT
Crime rates in this rural region are significantly lower than national averages, with property and violent crime incidents being rare.
Schools serving this area are part of small, rural districts with limited extracurricular offerings but high teacher-to-student ratios.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of Eastern Montana, with insurance availability generally stable but premiums sensitive to regional fire activity.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by agriculture and energy-sector activity, with limited new residential development occurring.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on state-mandated mill levies, with no local sales tax and standard agricultural land exemptions available.
Commutes are exclusively by private vehicle, with travel times to regional employment hubs often exceeding 45 minutes due to the vast geographic scale.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and access to expansive public lands, with limited commercial shopping or dining within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is extremely thin with very low turnover, primarily serving seasonal agricultural workers or local industry employees.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, ranching, and energy extraction, with limited diversification.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to state highways and county roads, with no public transit options available.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts cyclical reappraisals of all real property to ensure compliance with state market-value standards.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service district assessments.
Property insurance markets are stable but increasingly focused on wildfire mitigation requirements for rural structures.
Net domestic migration is generally flat, with a slight trend of younger residents moving to urban centers for employment.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for efficient processing of defaulted deeds of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a standard disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, though exemptions exist for certain transfers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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 extensive access for hunting, hiking, and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.