The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59353 sells for about $225,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $963 a month.
ZIP 59353 — Wibaux
The housing market in 59353 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Montana community. Prices have seen modest, steady appreciation driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including agricultural workers and families looking for a small-town community environment.
Median prices moved up 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% 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 1.7% · poverty 15.7% — 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 5.0%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59353, Wibaux County MT
Crime rates in Wibaux County are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents being rare in this rural setting.
The area is served by Wibaux Public Schools, which maintain small class sizes and a strong community-focused educational environment.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and high winds, with wildfire risk being a seasonal consideration for rural properties.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and energy-sector support, with limited new commercial development occurring in the immediate vicinity.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on the state's reappraisal cycle, with specific mill levies applied for school and local government services.
Commutes are primarily local within Wibaux or to nearby regional hubs, with minimal traffic congestion on rural highways.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and local community parks, with limited large-scale commercial shopping.
The rental market is very limited with low turnover, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, ranching, and energy-related services, with a stable but slow-growth employment base.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with I-94 serving as the primary corridor for regional travel.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP.
The Wibaux County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated appraisal cycles for agricultural and residential land.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire risk and the distance to emergency response services.
Net domestic migration is stable, with modest turnover typical of rural Montana communities.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state, with specific notice and redemption periods defined by state statute.
Sellers are required to provide a standard property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 59353 profile.
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.
Local community green space for recreation.
Features local history and regional artifacts.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.