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ZIP Code 81055

Huerfano, Colorado

FIPS 81055

Juniper

ZIP Code 81055 is in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$398,600

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,559

Median Age

68.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$398,600

Higher than 81%

Median Property Tax

$1,166

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.24

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$740

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58%

Appreciation 1yr %

-6.4%

Higher than 58%

Recession Drop %

-7.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

136.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

20.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

104.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88

Higher than 82%

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 81055: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81055?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81055 is $398,600, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81055?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81055 is $1,166, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81055 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81055 cost about 7.24× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81055?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81055 is $740 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81055?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81055 have moved 35% over the past five years (-6.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81055?
ZIP Code 81055 averages 51.6°F year-round, summer highs near 85.3°F, winter lows around 20.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 104.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81055 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81055's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88 (higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

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