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ZIP Code 81144

Rio Grande, Colorado

FIPS 81144

Juniper

ZIP Code 81144 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$234,200

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.6

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,543

Median Age

38.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$234,200

Higher than 58%

Median Property Tax

$964

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.62

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$941

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

61%

Recession Drop %

-3.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

0.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

229

Annual Precipitation (in)

9.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.6

Higher than 69%

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 81144: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81144?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81144 is $234,200, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81144?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81144 is $964, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81144 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81144 cost about 3.62× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81144?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81144 is $941 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81144?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81144 have moved 65% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81144?
ZIP Code 81144 averages 40.4°F year-round, summer highs near 78.4°F, winter lows around 0.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81144 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81144's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.6 (higher than 69% 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 →