The basics
Total Population
16,613
Median Age
43.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$422,900
Median Property Tax
$1,754
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.78
Median Rent
$1,398
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
57%
Appreciation 1yr %
5.1%
Pandemic Gain %
39%
Recession Drop %
-24%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
89.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
53.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
62.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
127.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
11.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
21.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
50.9
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 81521: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81521?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 81521 is $422,900, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81521?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81521 is $1,754, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 81521 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 81521 cost about 4.78× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81521?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81521 is $1,398 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81521?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 81521 have moved 57% over the past five years (5.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81521?
- ZIP Code 81521 averages 53.3°F year-round, summer highs near 89.7°F, winter lows around 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 81521 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 81521's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.9 (lower than 67% 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 →