The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59452 sells for about $752,000, or $334 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% 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 $484 a month.
ZIP 59452 — Hobson
The housing market in 59452 is characterized by very low inventory and infrequent sales, typical of a remote rural agricultural community. Prices have seen significant appreciation over the last three years, likely driven by a shift in demand for rural properties, though the market remains quiet with few active listings.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural, agricultural lifestyle, including retirees and families looking for space and community, rather than commuters or investors.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% 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 6.9% — 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 12.0%/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 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59452, Montana
Crime rates in the Hobson area are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents being rare in this rural setting.
Schools serving the area are part of small, rural districts that generally maintain low student-to-teacher ratios and focus on community-integrated education.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk during summer months and typical winter weather hazards; property insurance availability remains stable but premiums are sensitive to regional wildfire activity.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by agriculture and ranching, with limited new commercial development; infrastructure is focused on maintaining rural connectivity.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value; there are no local sales taxes in the ZIP, and property tax rates are relatively low compared to urban centers.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with most residents traveling to nearby towns like Lewistown for employment and services.
The area offers extensive outdoor recreation including hunting, fishing, and access to the Judith River; local amenities are limited to small-town services.
The rental market is very thin with low turnover and limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and seasonal agricultural staff.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, specifically cattle ranching and dryland farming, with minimal industrial diversification.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles; there is no public transit infrastructure in this rural area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP.
Judith Basin and Fergus County appraisal districts assess property based on market value, with agricultural land receiving special valuation status.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance is available, though premiums are influenced by the area's classification in wildfire-prone zones.
Montana has experienced net positive domestic migration, though this is concentrated in larger urban centers rather than rural ZIPs like 59452.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the Small Tract Financing Act for qualifying properties.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement, though the scope is limited compared to more urbanized states.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 59452 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.
Provides local access for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.