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ZIP Code 81252

Custer, Colorado

FIPS 81252

Juniper

ZIP Code 81252 is in the top 34% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$401,900

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

4,763

Median Age

58.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$401,900

Higher than 81%

Median Property Tax

$1,582

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.78

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$940

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

-13%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

65%

Recession Drop %

-1.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

212.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

13.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

84.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.5

Near median

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 81252: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81252?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81252 is $401,900, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81252?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81252 is $1,582, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81252 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81252 cost about 5.78× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81252?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81252 is $940 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81252?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81252 have moved 44% over the past five years (-13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81252?
ZIP Code 81252 averages 42.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.5°F, winter lows around 9.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 84.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81252 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81252's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →