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ZIP Code 85044

Maricopa, Arizona

FIPS 85044

Juniper

ZIP Code 85044 is in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$474,800

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

39,347

Median Age

42.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$474,800

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$2,398

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.9

Higher than 85%

Median Rent

$1,874

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.5%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-45%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

101.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

42

Avg Temperature (°F)

71.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

164.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

8.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

8.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.5

Near median

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 85044: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 85044?
The median home value in ZIP Code 85044 is $474,800, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 85044?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 85044 is $2,398, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 85044 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 85044 cost about 4.9× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 85044?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 85044 is $1,874 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 85044?
Home prices in ZIP Code 85044 have moved 51% over the past five years (0.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 85044?
ZIP Code 85044 averages 71.4°F year-round, summer highs near 101.5°F, winter lows around 42°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 85044 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 85044's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →