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ZIP Code 81301

La Plata, Colorado

FIPS 81301

Juniper

ZIP Code 81301 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$695,800

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.3

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

29,774

Median Age

43.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$695,800

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$1,684

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.29

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$1,535

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.3%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

212.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

131

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.3

Higher than 90%

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 81301: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81301?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81301 is $695,800, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81301?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81301 is $1,684, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81301 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81301 cost about 8.29× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81301?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81301 is $1,535 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81301?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81301 have moved 61% over the past five years (4.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81301?
ZIP Code 81301 averages 42.9°F year-round, summer highs near 76.7°F, winter lows around 11.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 131 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81301 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81301's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.3 (higher than 90% 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 →