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ZIP Code 81251

Lake, Colorado

FIPS 81251

Juniper

ZIP Code 81251 is in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$672,600

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.8

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

423

Median Age

71.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$672,600

Higher than 94%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.37

Higher than 93%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

71.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

6

Avg Temperature (°F)

37.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

240.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

10.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

156.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.8

Higher than 73%

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 81251: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81251?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81251 is $672,600, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
Is ZIP Code 81251 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81251 cost about 6.37× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81251?
ZIP Code 81251 averages 37.7°F year-round, summer highs near 71.7°F, winter lows around 6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 156.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81251 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81251's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.8 (higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →