The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59019 sells for about $480,314, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 86 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $936 a month.
ZIP 59019 — Columbus
The 59019 housing market shows steady appreciation with a median price of $480,314, reflecting a strong buyer's market with limited inventory. While price growth remains positive at 8% year-over-year, the market is constrained by low turnover and the rural nature of the geography. Demand is supported by local employment in mining and agriculture, though affordability remains a key factor for potential buyers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, as well as commuters who prefer a small-town environment within reach of Billings.
Median prices moved up 8.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 86 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 59019, Stillwater County MT
Crime rates in the Columbus area remain low and are generally considered safer than the national average, consistent with rural Montana trends.
Schools serving the 59019 ZIP code are part of the Columbus Public Schools system, which generally maintains stable performance ratings within the state framework.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk common to the Yellowstone River valley and surrounding mountainous terrain, with standard insurance requirements for property owners.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, mining, and regional services, with steady but slow development patterns typical of Stillwater County.
Property taxes are assessed by Stillwater County based on market value, with mill levies determined by local school districts, county government, and special service districts.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling along the I-90 corridor toward Billings for major employment and services.
The area offers significant outdoor access including the Yellowstone River for fishing, nearby hiking trails in the Beartooth Mountains, and local community parks.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, with vacancy rates remaining low due to the small housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, mining operations in the Stillwater complex, and regional retail services.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use via I-90, which serves as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to Stillwater County levies, Columbus School District taxes, and local fire district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the cost of construction in rural Montana.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables for 59019.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Itch-Kep-Pe Park4.51.8 mi
- Cooney Reservoir4.311.6 mi
- Cooney Reservoir State Park4.411.4 mi
- Itch-Kep-Pe Park4.51.8 mi
- Cooney Reservoir State Park4.411.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Primary regional waterway used for fishing and recreation.
Central community green space for local events and leisure.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.