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U.S. ZIP Code · MT59937

Flathead County

Typical home value

$877,974[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.8%
5-year / yr
+8.0%
10-year / yr
+9.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+209.1%
vs metro
vs state
+109.2%
ZIP 59937 location in MT
Location of ZIP 59937 in MT

Price history

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

The typical home in 59937 is worth $877,974. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,629 a month — a 3.6% gross rental yield. 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
$2,629[2]
Gross yield
3.6%[2]
Cap rate
2.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,091[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
15,114[3]
Median household income
$75,428[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
5
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
1
  • L A Muldown School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Whitefish Elem

    672 students

  • Whitefish Middle 5-8

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Whitefish Elem

    661 students

  • Whitefish High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Whitefish H S

    630 students

  • Bissell School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Olney-Bissell Elem

    74 students

  • Bissell 7-8

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Olney-Bissell Elem

    18 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 yield3.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.2%
Annual rent$31,546

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$4,440
Loan principal$702,379
Down payment$175,595
Total interest paid$895,846

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 ratio2.10
Monthly cost to own$5,515
Monthly rent$2,629

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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 59937?
The typical home in 59937 is worth $877,974, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 59937?
Home values in 59937 are down 0.8% over the past year, and up 8.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 59937?
A typical home in 59937 rents for about $2,629 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 59937?
The effective property tax rate in 59937 is 0.5% — roughly $4,091 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 59937?
ZIP code 59937 has a population of 15,114 and a median household income of $75,428.

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