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ZIP Code 81623

Garfield, Colorado

FIPS 81623

Juniper

ZIP Code 81623 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$913,300

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.9

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,067

Median Age

44.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$913,300

Higher than 97%

Median Property Tax

$3,734

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.33

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$2,119

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.19%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

62%

Recession Drop %

-29%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

211.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

33

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.9

Higher than 91%

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 81623: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81623?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81623 is $913,300, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81623?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81623 is $3,734, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81623 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81623 cost about 8.33× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81623?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81623 is $2,119 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81623?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81623 have moved 71% over the past five years (0.19% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81623?
ZIP Code 81623 averages 42.8°F year-round, summer highs near 79.6°F, winter lows around 10.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81623 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81623's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.9 (higher than 91% 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 →