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ZIP Code 81122

La Plata, Colorado

FIPS 81122

Juniper

ZIP Code 81122 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$459,800

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.5

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,838

Median Age

45.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$459,800

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$1,642

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.91

Higher than 85%

Median Rent

$1,491

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.6%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

212.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

21.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

93.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.5

Higher than 93%

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 81122: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81122?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81122 is $459,800, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81122?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81122 is $1,642, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81122 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81122 cost about 4.91× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81122?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81122 is $1,491 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81122?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81122 have moved 60% over the past five years (7.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81122?
ZIP Code 81122 averages 43.7°F year-round, summer highs near 78.9°F, winter lows around 10.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 93.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81122 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81122's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.5 (higher than 93% 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 →