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ZIP Code 81143

Saguache, Colorado

FIPS 81143

Juniper

ZIP Code 81143 is in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$168,600

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.8

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

796

Median Age

48.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$168,600

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$280

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.45

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$917

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

201.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

25.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

58.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.8

Higher than 85%

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 81143: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81143?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81143 is $168,600, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81143?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81143 is $280, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81143 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81143 cost about 5.45× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81143?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81143 is $917 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81143?
ZIP Code 81143 averages 43.6°F year-round, summer highs near 79.3°F, winter lows around 11.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 58.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81143 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81143's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.8 (higher than 85% 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 →