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U.S. ZIP Code · MT59912

Flathead County

Typical home value

$605,506[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.6%
5-year / yr
+7.7%
10-year / yr
+9.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+113.2%
vs metro
vs state
+44.3%
ZIP 59912 location in MT
Location of ZIP 59912 in MT

Price history

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

The typical home in 59912 is worth $605,506. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.6%. 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
$3,185[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Flathead 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
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
15,752[3]
Median household income
$76,617[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+652[5]
Moved in
3,495
Moved out
2,843

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
1
  • Columbia Falls High Schl

    High · Grades 9–12 · Columbia Falls H S

    688 students

  • Ruder Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Columbia Falls Elem

    546 students

  • Columbia Falls Jr HS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Columbia Falls Elem

    543 students

  • Glacier Gateway Elem

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Columbia Falls Elem

    496 students

  • Deer Park School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Deer Park Elem

    125 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$3,062
Loan principal$484,405
Down payment$121,101
Total interest paid$617,832

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$3,834
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
[2]
Property tax
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Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 59912?
The typical home in 59912 is worth $605,506, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 59912?
Home values in 59912 are down 0.6% over the past year, and up 7.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 59912?
The effective property tax rate in 59912 is 0.5% — roughly $3,185 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 59912?
ZIP code 59912 has a population of 15,752 and a median household income of $76,617.

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