The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59872 sells for about $35,121, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $746 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Mineral County, Montana (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 59872 — Superior
The housing market in Superior is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a small, rural mountain town. Prices have seen steady appreciation over the last decade, driven by limited supply rather than rapid development. The market remains stable with little volatility, serving primarily local residents and those seeking a remote lifestyle.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle. It is less ideal for those requiring proximity to major urban employment centers or extensive retail and entertainment amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 8.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.8% · poverty 16.4% — 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 8.7%/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 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59872, Mineral County MT
Crime in Superior is generally low and consistent with rural Montana standards, with property crime being the primary concern. Regional comparisons indicate it remains safer than larger urban centers in the state.
The area is served by the Superior K-12 school system, which provides a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger districts. Performance metrics are generally aligned with state averages for rural Montana.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk due to its location in the mountainous terrain of Mineral County. Flood risks are primarily localized to areas near the Clark Fork River.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local government, timber-related industries, and tourism. Infrastructure development is limited, focusing on maintaining existing highway access along the I-90 corridor.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Mineral County based on state-mandated appraisal cycles. There are no local sales taxes, and the tax structure relies heavily on property levies to fund school districts and county services.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with most residents traveling along the I-90 corridor toward Missoula for major employment and services. Public transit options are non-existent.
The area offers extensive outdoor recreation including fishing and boating on the Clark Fork River, hiking in the Lolo National Forest, and proximity to regional snowmobiling trails. Local amenities are limited to small-town dining and basic retail.
The rental market is tight due to limited housing stock and a lack of new multi-family construction. Vacancy rates are low, and there is minimal short-term rental saturation compared to major tourist hubs.
The economy is anchored by local government, the timber industry, and small-scale service businesses. It is heavily influenced by the broader economic trends of Western Montana.
The area is served by Interstate 90, which acts as the primary artery for regional travel and freight. There is no public transit infrastructure.
Development is currently limited to small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements. No major large-scale projects are currently reported.
Mineral County assesses property values based on state-regulated cycles, focusing on market-value estimation for residential and agricultural parcels.
Parcels are subject to Mineral County levies, Superior School District taxes, and various rural fire district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk in the region. Coverage availability remains stable but requires careful assessment of fire mitigation measures.
Montana has experienced net positive domestic migration, though this is concentrated in larger hubs like Missoula and Bozeman rather than rural Mineral County.
Montana is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the Small Tract Financing Act for qualifying properties.
Montana requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement, though the scope is limited compared to other states, focusing on known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and World Population Review.
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.
- Trestle Creek Golf Course4.611.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional waterway used for fishing and recreation.
Provides extensive hiking, hunting, and outdoor access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Coherence hold-out: this pass's median price ($350,000) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Mineral County's retained level and was not stored.