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ZIP Code 81201

Chaffee, Colorado

FIPS 81201

Juniper

ZIP Code 81201 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$674,000

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.6

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,294

Median Age

47.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$674,000

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$1,904

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.4

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$1,459

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.23%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-2.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

201.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

8.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

36.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.6

Higher than 92%

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 81201: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81201?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81201 is $674,000, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81201?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81201 is $1,904, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81201 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81201 cost about 8.4× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81201?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81201 is $1,459 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81201?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81201 have moved 62% over the past five years (-0.23% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81201?
ZIP Code 81201 averages 46.3°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81201 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81201's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.6 (higher than 92% 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 →