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ZIP Code 81648

Rio Blanco, Colorado

FIPS 81648

Juniper

ZIP Code 81648 is in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$199,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

25%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

91.7

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,796

Median Age

37.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$199,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$874

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.78

Near median

Median Rent

$765

Lower than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

25%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

2.2%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

26%

Recession Drop %

0.68%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

6.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

50.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

176.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

10.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

29.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.7

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 81648: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81648?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81648 is $199,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81648?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81648 is $874, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81648 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81648 cost about 2.78× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81648?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81648 is $765 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81648?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81648 have moved 25% over the past five years (2.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81648?
ZIP Code 81648 averages 46.5°F year-round, summer highs near 89.1°F, winter lows around 6.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81648 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81648's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.7 (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 →