59820 Property Tax Rate

Alberton, Montana · Part of Mineral County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.66%

16.2% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,190

$183/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,190

Monthly

$182

Eff. Rate

0.66%

vs. Montana Avg16.2% above
vs. National Avg18.6% below

How ZIP 59820 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 59820$2,190
Montana Average$1,885
National Average$2,690

ZIP 59820

0.66%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.71%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Montana

0.26%state avg 0.71%2.51%

Higher than 54% of ZIP codes in Montana(54th percentile, 306 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 59820

Property owners in ZIP code 59820 (Alberton, Montana) pay a median of $2,190/year in property taxes on homes valued at $332,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.66%, which is 8% below the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59820 is approximately $183, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Mineral County. This is $305 more than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59820 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59327 (0.66%) and 59014 (0.66%).

In Alberton, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $72,586, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Montana reassesses all property at fair market value annually with no increase cap, meaning your taxes may rise significantly year-to-year. The Mineral County Assessor administers Senior Homestead Exemptions (ages 65+, one-year residence requirement) and exemptions for disabled owners. Apply for exemptions directly with the Mineral County Assessor immediately after closing to qualify for the current tax year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 59820?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 59820 (Alberton, MT) is 0.66%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Alberton, MT (59820)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 59820 is $2,190. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 59820 compare to the Montana average?
ZIP code 59820's effective tax rate of 0.66% is lower than the Montana state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,190, compared to the state average of $1,885.
What is the median home value in ZIP 59820?
The median home value in ZIP code 59820 (Alberton, MT) is $332,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 59820 in?
ZIP code 59820 is part of Mineral County in Montana. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Montana, visit the Mineral County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$297. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 59820 is part of Mineral County, Montana. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Mineral County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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