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ZIP Code 81101

Alamosa, Colorado

FIPS 81101

Juniper

ZIP Code 81101 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the bottom 40% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$240,400

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.1

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,550

Median Age

33.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$240,400

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,048

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.38

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$912

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-4.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

2.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

221.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

7.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

30

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.1

Higher than 60%

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 81101: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81101?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81101 is $240,400, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81101?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81101 is $1,048, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81101 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81101 cost about 4.38× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81101?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81101 is $912 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81101?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81101 have moved 66% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81101?
ZIP Code 81101 averages 42.6°F year-round, summer highs near 80.9°F, winter lows around 2.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81101 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81101's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.1 (higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

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