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ZIP Code 81527

Mesa, Colorado

FIPS 81527

Juniper

ZIP Code 81527 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$425,600

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.8

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,462

Median Age

54.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$425,600

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$1,275

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.54

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$1,289

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

54

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

66.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

127.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

8.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.6

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 81527: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81527?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81527 is $425,600, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81527?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81527 is $1,275, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81527 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81527 cost about 5.54× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81527?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81527 is $1,289 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81527?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81527 have moved 62% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81527?
ZIP Code 81527 averages 54°F year-round, summer highs near 90.2°F, winter lows around 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81527 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81527'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 →