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ZIP Code 81236

Chaffee, Colorado

FIPS 81236

Juniper

ZIP Code 81236 is in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 4% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$745,400

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.6

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,748

Median Age

49.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$745,400

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$2,152

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.59

Higher than 96%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

72%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

207.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

24.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

49.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.6

Higher than 98%

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 81236: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81236?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81236 is $745,400, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81236?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81236 is $2,152, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81236 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81236 cost about 7.59× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81236?
ZIP Code 81236 averages 44.7°F year-round, summer highs near 80.6°F, winter lows around 12°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81236 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81236's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.6 (higher than 98% 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 →