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U.S. ZIP Code · MT59860

Lake County

Typical home value

$569,125[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
+7.4%
10-year / yr
+8.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+100.3%
vs metro
vs state
+35.6%
ZIP 59860 location in MT
Location of ZIP 59860 in MT

Price history

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

The typical home in 59860 is worth $569,125. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,926[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lake 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 Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
11,897[3]
Median household income
$62,047[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+184[5]
Moved in
915
Moved out
731

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Polson High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Polson H S

    547 students

  • Polson Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Polson Elem

    495 students

  • Linderman School

    Elementary · Grades 2–4 · Polson Elem

    361 students

  • Cherry Valley School

    Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Polson Elem

    268 students

  • Valley View School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Valley View Elem

    33 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$2,878
Loan principal$455,300
Down payment$113,825
Total interest paid$580,710

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,594
Monthly rent

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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 59860?
The typical home in 59860 is worth $569,125, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 59860?
Home values in 59860 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 7.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 59860?
The effective property tax rate in 59860 is 0.5% — roughly $2,926 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 59860?
ZIP code 59860 has a population of 11,897 and a median household income of $62,047.

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