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ZIP Code 81601

Garfield, Colorado

FIPS 81601

Juniper

ZIP Code 81601 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$798,900

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.6

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,844

Median Age

39.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$798,900

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$3,114

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.32

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,877

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.1%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

39.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

173.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

20.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.6

Higher than 87%

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 81601: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81601?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81601 is $798,900, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81601?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81601 is $3,114, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81601 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81601 cost about 7.32× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81601?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81601 is $1,877 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81601?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81601 have moved 69% over the past five years (8.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81601?
ZIP Code 81601 averages 47.6°F year-round, summer highs near 85.7°F, winter lows around 15.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81601 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81601's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.6 (higher than 87% 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 →