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ZIP Code 81427

Ouray, Colorado

FIPS 81427

Juniper

ZIP Code 81427 is in the bottom 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$604,200

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97.4

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,218

Median Age

54.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$604,200

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$1,750

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.18

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,269

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

178.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

23.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

126.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97.4

Higher than 96%

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 81427: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81427?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81427 is $604,200, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81427?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81427 is $1,750, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81427 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81427 cost about 7.18× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81427?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81427 is $1,269 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81427?
ZIP Code 81427 averages 44.2°F year-round, summer highs near 75.9°F, winter lows around 16.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 126.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81427 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81427's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.4 (higher than 96% 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 →