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ZIP Code 81501

Mesa, Colorado

FIPS 81501

Juniper

ZIP Code 81501 is in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$314,700

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

23.9

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

24,011

Median Age

36.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$314,700

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$1,207

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.86

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$1,035

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

5%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

75.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

116.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

11.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

17.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

23.9

Lower than 89%

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 81501: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81501?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81501 is $314,700, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81501?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81501 is $1,207, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81501 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81501 cost about 5.86× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81501?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81501 is $1,035 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81501?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81501 have moved 55% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81501?
ZIP Code 81501 averages 54.6°F year-round, summer highs near 91.5°F, winter lows around 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 23.9 (lower than 89% 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 →