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ZIP Code 85281

Maricopa, Arizona

FIPS 85281

Juniper

ZIP Code 85281 is in the top 35% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$381,000

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.7

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

72,762

Median Age

25.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$381,000

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,751

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.9

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$1,677

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.4%

Higher than 63%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-47%

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)

8.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.7

Higher than 82%

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 85281: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 85281?
The median home value in ZIP Code 85281 is $381,000, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 85281?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 85281 is $1,751, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 85281 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 85281 cost about 5.9× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 85281?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 85281 is $1,677 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 85281?
Home prices in ZIP Code 85281 have moved 44% over the past five years (-1.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 85281?
ZIP Code 85281 averages 71.8°F year-round, summer highs near 104.8°F, winter lows around 39°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 85281 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 85281's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.7 (higher than 82% 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 →