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ZIP 59044

Part of Laurel, MT
Pop. 12,302·Yellowstone County·16th most expensive ZIP in Montana
Median rent (all units)
$1,349/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.8%
vs US Median
-$616
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ZIP 59044 · $1,349
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,188/yr
At $1,349/mo median
Location
CityLaurel
StateMT
CountyYellowstone County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +10.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 59044 (Laurel, MT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,302
Median income
$87,648
Median age
38.4
Renters
27.9%
Age distribution
25.1%
18.8%
27.2%
14.8%
14.1%
Under 1825.1%
18–3418.8%
35–5427.2%
55–6414.8%
65+14.1%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
90.6%
White90.6%
Hispanic5%
Asian1.2%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
30.5%
38.4%
27.2%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college38.4%
Bachelor's+27.2%
Housing tenure
72.1%
27.9%
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 59044 in Laurel, MT has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,681 → $87,648
up 12.8%
Population
12,438 → 12,302
down 1.1%
Renter share
25.4% → 27.9%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25.4% → 27.2%
+1.8 pts
Median age
42.4 → 38.4
-4.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 59044 in Laurel, MT now reports about $87,648, up from $77,681 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 59044 in Laurel, MT losing about 136 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 25.4% to 27.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 59044 covers Laurel, MT. The median rent here is $1,349/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($87,648/yr), ZIP 59044 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 59044?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 59044 (Laurel, MT) is $1,349. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 59044 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 59044's median rent of $1,349/mo is $616 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 59044 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59044 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Montana, ranking #16 out of 20 ZIPs at $1,349/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 59044?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,349/mo in ZIP 59044. The local median household income is $87,648/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59044?

Rent in ZIP 59044 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 59044 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 59044 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,349/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($87,648/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 59044 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 59044 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.9% of ZIP 59044 households are renters, while 72.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 59044 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 59044 compare to the rest of Laurel?

ZIP 59044 is pricier than Laurel as a whole. At $1,349/mo, it's $63 above the Laurel citywide median of $1,286/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 59044 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 59044 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,349/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 59044's median household income ($87,648/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 59044 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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