The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59071 sells for about $850,000, or $292 per square foot.
Homes take about 772 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,306 a month.
ZIP 59071 — Roscoe
The housing market in 59071 is characterized by extremely low inventory and high-end, niche pricing for mountain properties. Activity is driven by seasonal demand and recreational interest rather than local employment growth. The market remains stable with very few transactions occurring annually.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, second-home buyers, and those seeking a remote mountain lifestyle, as it lacks the infrastructure for daily commuters or families requiring urban amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 772 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 59071, Carbon County MT
The area is subject to wildfire risks common to the mountainous regions of Carbon County and requires standard property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism and seasonal recreation, with limited new residential development in this rural mountain community.
Property taxes are assessed by Carbon County based on state-mandated valuation cycles; there are no local municipal taxes in this unincorporated area.
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with residents traveling approximately 19 miles to Red Lodge for essential services and employment.
The area is a gateway to the Beartooth Pass and Yellowstone National Park, offering immediate access to world-class hiking, fishing, and mountain recreation.
The rental market is extremely limited, consisting primarily of seasonal or short-term vacation properties catering to tourists.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, ranching, and seasonal hospitality services.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles via rural highway corridors.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this rural ZIP.
Carbon County Central Appraisal District manages assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to standard county-level school and emergency service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's high wildfire hazard rating and remote location.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state with specific notice and redemption periods.
Montana requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 59071.
An iconic, historic local establishment serving the community for over 80 years.
A major mountain pass providing access to Yellowstone National Park.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.