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ZIP Code 59486

Pondera, Montana

FIPS 59486

Juniper

ZIP Code 59486 is in the bottom 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$182,900

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.6

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,205

Median Age

48

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$182,900

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,637

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.22

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$782

Lower than 61%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

170.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

12.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

46.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.6

Higher than 81%

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 59486: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 59486?
The median home value in ZIP Code 59486 is $182,900, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 59486?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 59486 is $1,637, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 59486 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 59486 cost about 3.22× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 59486?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 59486 is $782 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 59486?
ZIP Code 59486 averages 44.1°F year-round, summer highs near 78°F, winter lows around 14.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 46.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 59486 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 59486's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.6 (higher than 81% 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 →