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ZIP Code 81303

La Plata, Colorado

FIPS 81303

Juniper

ZIP Code 81303 is in the top 31% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$597,300

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,236

Median Age

39.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$597,300

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$1,558

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.78

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,572

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.4%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

21.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

201.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

13.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

63.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96

Higher than 94%

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 81303: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81303?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81303 is $597,300, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81303?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81303 is $1,558, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81303 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81303 cost about 6.78× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81303?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81303 is $1,572 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81303?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81303 have moved 47% over the past five years (-2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81303?
ZIP Code 81303 averages 46.4°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 63.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81303 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81303's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96 (higher than 94% 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 →