How much is a home worth in ZIP code 59601?

The typical home in 59601 is worth $437,484, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 59601?

Home values in 59601 are up 3.1% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 59601?

A typical home in 59601 rents for about $1,576 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.3%.

What is the property tax rate in 59601?

The effective property tax rate in 59601 is 0.9% — roughly $3,720 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 59601 has a population of 31,728 and a median household income of $72,290.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · MT59601

Lewis and Clark County · Helena, MT

Typical home value

$437,484^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +3.1%
5-year / yr: +6.5%
10-year / yr: +7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +54.0%
vs metro: -3.5%
vs state: +4.3%

Price history

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

The typical home in 59601 is worth $437,484 — 3.5% below the Helena, MT median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,576 a month — a 4.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $1,576^[2]
Gross yield: 4.3%^[2]
Cap rate: 2.6%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 0.9%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $3,720^[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population: 31,728^[3]
Median household income: $72,290^[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration: +185^[5]
Moved in: 2,176
Moved out: 1,991

Schools

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

Public schools: 12
Elementary: 8
Middle: 2
High: 2

Capital High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Helena H S
1,367 students
Helena High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Helena H S
1,087 students
C R Anderson Middle Schl
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Helena Elem
1,016 students
Helena Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Helena Elem
671 students
Four Georgians School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Helena Elem
459 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield4.3%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%

Annual rent$18,914

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$2,212

Loan principal$349,987

Down payment$87,497

Total interest paid$446,389

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.83

Monthly cost to own$2,887

Monthly rent$1,576

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: 0th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 100th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 59601?: The typical home in 59601 is worth $437,484, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 59601?: Home values in 59601 are up 3.1% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 59601?: A typical home in 59601 rents for about $1,576 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 59601?: The effective property tax rate in 59601 is 0.9% — roughly $3,720 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 59601?: ZIP code 59601 has a population of 31,728 and a median household income of $72,290.

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