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ZIP Code 81526

Mesa, Colorado

FIPS 81526

Juniper

ZIP Code 81526 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 23% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$501,800

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.8

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,559

Median Age

51.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$501,800

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$1,820

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.73

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$1,317

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.53%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

60.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

10.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.8

Higher than 77%

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 81526: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81526?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81526 is $501,800, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81526?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81526 is $1,820, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81526 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81526 cost about 5.73× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81526?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81526 is $1,317 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81526?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81526 have moved 68% over the past five years (0.53% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81526?
ZIP Code 81526 averages 54.4°F year-round, summer highs near 89.9°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81526 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81526's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.8 (higher than 77% 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 →