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ZIP Code 85251

Maricopa, Arizona

FIPS 85251

Juniper

ZIP Code 85251 is in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$554,400

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.3

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

40,780

Median Age

38.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$554,400

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$1,743

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.97

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$1,867

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.5%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

61%

Recession Drop %

-42%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

104.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

39

Avg Temperature (°F)

71.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

179.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

9.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

8.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.3

Higher than 60%

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 85251: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 85251?
The median home value in ZIP Code 85251 is $554,400, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 85251?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 85251 is $1,743, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 85251 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 85251 cost about 5.97× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 85251?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 85251 is $1,867 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 85251?
Home prices in ZIP Code 85251 have moved 60% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 85251?
ZIP Code 85251 averages 71.8°F year-round, summer highs near 104.8°F, winter lows around 39°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 85251 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 85251's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.3 (higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →