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ZIP Code 59457

Fergus, Montana

FIPS 59457

Juniper

ZIP Code 59457 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$242,300

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

77%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.9

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,135

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$242,300

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,989

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.74

Higher than 70%

Median Rent

$970

Higher than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

77%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.27%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-1.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

166.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

17.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

112.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.9

Higher than 85%

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 59457: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 59457?
The median home value in ZIP Code 59457 is $242,300, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 59457?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 59457 is $1,989, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 59457 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 59457 cost about 3.74× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 59457?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 59457 is $970 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 59457?
Home prices in ZIP Code 59457 have moved 77% over the past five years (-0.27% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 59457?
ZIP Code 59457 averages 46.6°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 112.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 59457 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 59457's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.9 (higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

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