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ZIP Code 81039

Otero, Colorado

FIPS 81039

Juniper

ZIP Code 81039 is in the top 35% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$155,000

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.7

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,597

Median Age

54.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$155,000

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$596

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.29

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$816

Lower than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

73%

Recession Drop %

-9.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

82.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

174.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

11.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

17.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.7

Lower than 64%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 81039: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81039?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81039 is $155,000, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81039?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81039 is $596, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81039 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81039 cost about 3.29× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81039?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81039 is $816 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81039?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81039 have moved 43% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81039?
ZIP Code 81039 averages 52.1°F year-round, summer highs near 91.7°F, winter lows around 13.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81039 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81039's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.7 (lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →