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U.S. ZIP Code · MT59102

Yellowstone County · Billings, MT

Typical home value

$380,010[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.3%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+33.8%
vs metro
-17.6%
vs state
-9.4%
ZIP 59102 location in MT
Location of ZIP 59102 in MT

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 59102 is worth $380,010 — 17.6% below the Billings, MT median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,440 a month — a 4.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,440[2]
Gross yield
4.5%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,123[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Yellowstone County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
47,977[3]
Median household income
$76,141[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Yellowstone County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+306[5]
Moved in
4,072
Moved out
3,766

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
14
Elementary
12
Middle
1
High
1
  • Billings West High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Billings H S

    2,210 students

  • Meadowlark School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Billings Elem

    707 students

  • Will James Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Billings Elem

    601 students

  • Boulder School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Billings Elem

    508 students

  • Arrowhead School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Billings Elem

    428 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$17,281

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,922
Loan principal$304,008
Down payment$76,002
Total interest paid$387,745

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.73
Monthly cost to own$2,498
Monthly rent$1,440

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
17th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
96th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 59102?
The typical home in 59102 is worth $380,010, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 59102?
Home values in 59102 are up 1.3% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 59102?
A typical home in 59102 rents for about $1,440 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 59102?
The effective property tax rate in 59102 is 0.8% — roughly $3,123 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 59102?
ZIP code 59102 has a population of 47,977 and a median household income of $76,141.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Ballantine CDP, MT

    Typical home
    $377,307
    Gross yield
  • Laurel, MT

    Typical home
    $374,411
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Bridger, MT

    Typical home
    $388,812
    Gross yield
  • Custer CDP, MT

    Typical home
    $370,507
    Gross yield
  • Mountain View Colony CDP, MT

    Typical home
    $368,979
    Gross yield
  • Fromberg, MT

    Typical home
    $396,963
    Gross yield

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