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ZIP Code 81326

La Plata, Colorado

FIPS 81326

Juniper

ZIP Code 81326 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$558,600

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

84%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.3

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,621

Median Age

52.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$558,600

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$1,288

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.97

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,332

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

84%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

62%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

204.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

15.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

57.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.3

Higher than 95%

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 81326: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81326?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81326 is $558,600, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81326?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81326 is $1,288, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81326 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81326 cost about 6.97× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81326?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81326 is $1,332 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81326?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81326 have moved 84% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81326?
ZIP Code 81326 averages 44.3°F year-round, summer highs near 78.2°F, winter lows around 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 57.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81326 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81326's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.3 (higher than 95% 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 →