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U.S. ZIP Code · MT59404

Cascade County · Great Falls, MT

Typical home value

$390,291[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.2%
5-year / yr
+8.5%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+37.4%
vs metro
+5.7%
vs state
-7.0%
ZIP 59404 location in MT
Location of ZIP 59404 in MT

Price history

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

The typical home in 59404 is worth $390,291 — 5.7% above the Great Falls, MT median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,774 a month — a 5.5% 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
$1,774[2]
Gross yield
5.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[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 Cascade 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 Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
28,822[3]
Median household income
$83,867[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+1[5]
Moved in
2,509
Moved out
2,508

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • C M Russell High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Great Falls H S

    1,452 students

  • North Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Great Falls Elem

    720 students

  • Meadow Lark School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Great Falls Elem

    531 students

  • West Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Great Falls Elem

    463 students

  • Riverview School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Great Falls Elem

    449 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 yield5.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$21,286

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$1,974
Loan principal$312,233
Down payment$78,058
Total interest paid$398,236

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 ratio1.44
Monthly cost to own$2,559
Monthly rent$1,774

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
14th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
69th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 59404?
The typical home in 59404 is worth $390,291, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 59404?
Home values in 59404 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 8.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 59404?
A typical home in 59404 rents for about $1,774 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 59404?
The effective property tax rate in 59404 is 0.8% — roughly $3,123 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 59404?
ZIP code 59404 has a population of 28,822 and a median household income of $83,867.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Riceville CDP, MT

    Typical home
    $398,309
    Gross yield
  • Hardy CDP, MT

    Typical home
    $399,516
    Gross yield
  • Vaughn CDP, MT

    Typical home
    $369,401
    Gross yield
  • Simms CDP, MT

    Typical home
    $369,149
    Gross yield
  • Stockett CDP, MT

    Typical home
    $346,817
    Gross yield
  • Sun River CDP, MT

    Typical home
    $443,318
    Gross yield

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