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ZIP Code 81621

Pitkin, Colorado

FIPS 81621

Juniper

ZIP Code 81621 is in the bottom 1% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$1,136,600

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99.2

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,550

Median Age

42.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,136,600

Higher than 99%

Median Property Tax

$5,266

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

10.85

Higher than 99%

Median Rent

$2,316

Higher than 97%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-37%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

4.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

38.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

272

Annual Precipitation (in)

19.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

170.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99.2

Higher than 99%

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 81621: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81621?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81621 is $1,136,600, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81621?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81621 is $5,266, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81621 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81621 cost about 10.85× the median household income, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81621?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81621 is $2,316 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81621?
ZIP Code 81621 averages 38.7°F year-round, summer highs near 78.4°F, winter lows around 4.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 170.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81621 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81621's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.2 (higher than 99% 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 →