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ZIP Code 81230

Gunnison, Colorado

FIPS 81230

Juniper

ZIP Code 81230 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$533,200

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,971

Median Age

30.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$533,200

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$1,617

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.84

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,203

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.1%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

-2.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

37.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

247.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

17.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60%

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 81230: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81230?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81230 is $533,200, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81230?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81230 is $1,617, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81230 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81230 cost about 6.84× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81230?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81230 is $1,203 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81230?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81230 have moved 68% over the past five years (7.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81230?
ZIP Code 81230 averages 37.7°F year-round, summer highs near 77.7°F, winter lows around -2.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 45.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81230 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81230's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.4 (lower than 60% 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 →