The basics
Total Population
7,459
Median Age
41.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$258,800
Median Property Tax
$1,046
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.8
Median Rent
$812
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
34%
Appreciation 1yr %
-4.4%
Pandemic Gain %
44%
Recession Drop %
-9.4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
42.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
144.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
14.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
38.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
90.8
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 81226: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81226?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 81226 is $258,800, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81226?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81226 is $1,046, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 81226 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 81226 cost about 4.8× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81226?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81226 is $812 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81226?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 81226 have moved 34% over the past five years (-4.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81226?
- ZIP Code 81226 averages 52.1°F year-round, summer highs near 86.8°F, winter lows around 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 81226 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 81226's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.8 (higher than 86% 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 →