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ZIP Code 81146

Alamosa, Colorado

FIPS 81146

Juniper

ZIP Code 81146 is in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$232,100

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.7

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

637

Median Age

32.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$232,100

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$929

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.34

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$805

Lower than 59%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

188.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

11.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

47.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.7

Higher than 84%

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 81146: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81146?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81146 is $232,100, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81146?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81146 is $929, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81146 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81146 cost about 3.34× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81146?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81146 is $805 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81146?
ZIP Code 81146 averages 44.5°F year-round, summer highs near 78.8°F, winter lows around 13.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 47.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81146 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81146's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.7 (higher than 84% 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 →