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ZIP Code 81401

Montrose, Colorado

FIPS 81401

Juniper

ZIP Code 81401 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$374,300

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45.6

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

24,228

Median Age

46.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$374,300

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,414

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.25

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$1,174

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.3%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

185

Annual Precipitation (in)

14.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

45.6

Lower than 72%

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 81401: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81401?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81401 is $374,300, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81401?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81401 is $1,414, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81401 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81401 cost about 5.25× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81401?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81401 is $1,174 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81401?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81401 have moved 58% over the past five years (7.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81401?
ZIP Code 81401 averages 42.7°F year-round, summer highs near 75°F, winter lows around 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81401 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81401's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.6 (lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

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