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ZIP Code 81403

Montrose, Colorado

FIPS 81403

Juniper

ZIP Code 81403 is in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$515,300

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

12,138

Median Age

50.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$515,300

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$1,816

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.37

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,369

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.1%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

155.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

10.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66

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 81403: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81403?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81403 is $515,300, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81403?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81403 is $1,816, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81403 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81403 cost about 6.37× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81403?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81403 is $1,369 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81403?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81403 have moved 58% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81403?
ZIP Code 81403 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 87.6°F, winter lows around 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81403 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81403's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →