The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59079 sells for about $389,000, or $293 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 46 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,744 a month.
ZIP 59079 — Shepherd
The housing market in 59079 is stable, reflecting broader trends in Yellowstone County where prices have seen modest growth. Inventory remains limited, and the market is characterized by rural residential properties rather than high-density development.
This ZIP is best suited for buyers seeking rural living and larger lot sizes, as it is primarily a residential community outside the Billings urban core.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 6.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59079, Yellowstone County MT
Montana is a non-disclosure state, meaning sale prices are not public record, which impacts assessment transparency.
Shepherd is a rural community requiring a drive into Billings for major employment centers.
The area features rural landscapes and open space, with limited immediate access to urban amenities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and is primarily driven by local demand.
The economy is tied to the broader Billings metropolitan area, which serves as a regional hub for healthcare, energy, and trade.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles due to the rural nature of the ZIP code.
Montana is a non-disclosure state; property sale prices are not public record.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
- Oasis4.513.2 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.418.6 mi
- Öx Indoor Axe Throwing4.916.6 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.117.2 mi
- The Grand Escape Room4.816.2 mi
- MetraPark - First Interstate Arena4.313.5 mi
- Pioneer Park4.615.1 mi
- Moss Mansion Museum4.815.4 mi
- The High Horse Saloon & Eatery4.416.1 mi
- The Pub Station4.514.9 mi
- Lake Elmo State Park4.410.6 mi
- Two Moon Park4.512.7 mi
- Castle Rock Park4.412.1 mi
- John H. Dover Memorial Park4.69.9 mi
- Town & Country Lanes, Lounge and Cafe4.56.1 mi
- Pictograph Cave State Park4.417.3 mi
- Moss Mansion Museum4.815.4 mi
- Wise Wonders Science and Discovery Museum4.615.2 mi
- Yellowstone Art Museum4.514.9 mi
- Roots Garden Center4.715.6 mi
- Lake Elmo State Park4.410.6 mi
- Two Moon Park4.512.7 mi
- Castle Rock Park4.412.1 mi
- John H. Dover Memorial Park4.69.9 mi
- Hawthorne Park4.511.2 mi
- Eaglerock Golf Course4.46 mi
- Lake Hills Golf Course4.311.8 mi
- Albertsons4.212.8 mi
- Shipton's Big R Heights4.411.3 mi
- Billings-Logan International Airport4.414.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.