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ZIP Code 81523

Mesa, Colorado

FIPS 81523

Juniper

ZIP Code 81523 is in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$761,200

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.8

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

983

Median Age

65.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$761,200

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$1,712

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.15

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

178.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

14.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

59.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.8

Higher than 95%

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 81523: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81523?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81523 is $761,200, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81523?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81523 is $1,712, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81523 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81523 cost about 7.15× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81523?
ZIP Code 81523 averages 47.1°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 13.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 59.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81523 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81523's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.8 (higher than 95% 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 →