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ZIP Code 59853

Sanders, Montana

FIPS 59853

Juniper

ZIP Code 59853 is in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$293,300

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

77.5

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,030

Median Age

50.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$293,300

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,451

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.85

Higher than 84%

Median Rent

$832

Lower than 56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

174

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

84.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

77.5

Higher than 66%

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 59853: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 59853?
The median home value in ZIP Code 59853 is $293,300, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 59853?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 59853 is $1,451, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 59853 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 59853 cost about 4.85× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 59853?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 59853 is $832 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 59853?
ZIP Code 59853 averages 45.1°F year-round, summer highs near 78.7°F, winter lows around 23.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 84.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 59853 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 59853's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.5 (higher than 66% 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 →