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ZIP 59102

Part of Billings, MT
Pop. 47,977·Yellowstone County·12th most expensive ZIP in Montana
Median rent (all units)
$1,445/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$520
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ZIP 59102 · $1,445
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,310
Research median
$1,480/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
$17,340/yr
At $1,445/mo median
Location
StateMT
CountyYellowstone County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 59102 (Billings, MT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,977
Median income
$76,141
Median age
42
Renters
31.5%
Age distribution
19.6%
21.7%
23.9%
23.6%
Under 1819.6%
18–3421.7%
35–5423.9%
55–6411.1%
65+23.6%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
89%
White89%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian1.2%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
24.9%
31%
41.3%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+41.3%
Housing tenure
68.5%
31.5%
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 59102 in Billings, MT has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,502 → $76,141
up 16.2%
Population
48,325 → 47,977
down 0.7%
Renter share
33.3% → 31.5%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
42.4% → 41.3%
-1.1 pts
Median age
40.1 → 42
+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $65,502 to $76,141 across the same window, up 16.2% versus 2021. Renters now make up 31.5% of households, compared with 33.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 59102 covers Billings, MT. The median rent here is $1,445/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($76,141/yr), ZIP 59102 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 59102?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 59102 (Billings, MT) is $1,445. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 59102 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 59102's median rent of $1,445/mo is $520 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 59102 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59102 falls in the middle range for Montana, ranking #12 out of 20 ZIPs at $1,445/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 59102?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,445/mo in ZIP 59102. The local median household income is $76,141/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59102?

Rent in ZIP 59102 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 59102 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 59102 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,445/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($76,141/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 59102 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 59102 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.5% of ZIP 59102 households are renters, while 68.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 59102 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 59102 compare to the rest of Billings?

ZIP 59102 is more affordable than Billings overall. At $1,445/mo, it's $13 below the Billings citywide median of $1,458/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 59102 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 59102 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,445/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 59102's median household income ($76,141/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 59102 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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