59872 Property Tax Rate

Superior, Montana · Part of Mineral County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.48%

19.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,516

$126/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,516

Monthly

$126

Eff. Rate

0.48%

vs. Montana Avg19.6% below
vs. National Avg43.6% below

How ZIP 59872 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 59872$1,516
Montana Average$1,885
National Average$2,690

ZIP 59872

0.48%

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%

Lower than 82% of ZIP codes in Montana(18th percentile, 306 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 59872

Property owners in ZIP code 59872 (Superior, Montana) pay a median of $1,516/year in property taxes on homes valued at $314,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.48%, which is 32% below the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59872 is approximately $126, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Mineral County. This is $369 less than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59872 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59841 (0.48%) and 59826 (0.48%).

In Superior, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $52,083, 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 59872?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 59872 (Superior, MT) is 0.48%. 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 Superior, MT (59872)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 59872 is $1,516. 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 59872 compare to the Montana average?
ZIP code 59872's effective tax rate of 0.48% is lower than the Montana state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,516, compared to the state average of $1,885.
What is the median home value in ZIP 59872?
The median home value in ZIP code 59872 (Superior, MT) is $314,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 59872 in?
ZIP code 59872 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 ±$227. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 59872 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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