The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59024 sells for about $407,000, or $242 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $420 a month.
ZIP 59024 — Custer
The housing market in the broader Billings area, which includes the 59024 region, is currently showing signs of stabilization with modest price growth. While the Billings metro area sees higher activity, the 59024 ZIP remains a distinct rural market with limited inventory and unique economic drivers tied to the Crow Nation. Market conditions are currently balanced, with buyers and sellers adjusting to interest rate environments.
This area is best suited for those with ties to the Crow Nation, individuals working in local government or agriculture, and those seeking a rural lifestyle with deep historical and cultural roots.
Median prices moved up 2.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 2.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.1% · poverty 16.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 59024, Big Horn County MT
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional data for Big Horn County indicates rural safety profiles with specific jurisdictional oversight by tribal and county law enforcement.
Schools serving the area are primarily associated with the Crow Agency Public School and regional Big Horn County districts, with performance metrics varying by specific school site.
The area is subject to regional climate risks including wildfire potential and seasonal flooding along the Little Bighorn River, typical of southeastern Montana geography.
Economic momentum is anchored by the Crow Nation governmental headquarters and regional agricultural operations, with limited large-scale commercial development currently reported.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Big Horn County; rates are determined by local mill levies which include school, county, and state-wide educational funding requirements.
The area is located approximately 60 miles southeast of Billings, requiring a significant drive for residents commuting to the primary regional employment core.
The area is notable for its proximity to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, offering significant historical and cultural tourism opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand from local tribal government employees and residents, with few large-scale multi-family developments.
The economy is heavily influenced by the Crow Nation tribal government, agricultural production, and tourism related to historical sites.
Transportation is primarily reliant on private vehicle use via regional highway corridors connecting to Billings and other parts of southeastern Montana.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this specific ZIP code.
Big Horn County utilizes a mass appraisal system for property tax assessments, updated periodically to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service districts typical of rural Montana jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the rural nature of the geography, which can impact carrier availability.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for trustee sales under specific statutory notice and cure periods.
Montana requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known material defects, though the doctrine is generally caveat emptor.
Data derived from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and Data USA.
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.
A major national landmark commemorating the 1876 battle.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.