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ZIP Code 81243

Gunnison, Colorado

FIPS 81243

Juniper

ZIP Code 81243 is in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$463,900

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99.2

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

174

Median Age

66.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$463,900

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$1,069

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.3

Higher than 92%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

1.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

39.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

220.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

17.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

49.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99.2

Higher than 99%

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 81243: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81243?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81243 is $463,900, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81243?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81243 is $1,069, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81243 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81243 cost about 6.3× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81243?
ZIP Code 81243 averages 39.7°F year-round, summer highs near 79.8°F, winter lows around 1.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.2 (higher than 99% 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 →