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ZIP Code 59256

Sheridan, Montana

FIPS 59256

Juniper

ZIP Code 59256 is in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$80,600

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.7

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

258

Median Age

41.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$80,600

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$1,819

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.2

Lower than 71%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

4.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

188.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

15.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

31.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.7

Higher than 84%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 59256: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 59256?
The median home value in ZIP Code 59256 is $80,600, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 59256?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 59256 is $1,819, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 59256 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 59256 cost about 2.2× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 59256?
ZIP Code 59256 averages 40.6°F year-round, summer highs near 78.9°F, winter lows around 4.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 59256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 59256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.7 (higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →