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ZIP Code 85621

Santa Cruz, Arizona

FIPS 85621

Juniper

ZIP Code 85621 is in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$193,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.7

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

21,593

Median Age

36.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$193,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$963

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.45

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$745

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4.2%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-37%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

94.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

118.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

92.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

15.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.7

Higher than 92%

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 85621: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 85621?
The median home value in ZIP Code 85621 is $193,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 85621?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 85621 is $963, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 85621 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 85621 cost about 4.45× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 85621?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 85621 is $745 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 85621?
Home prices in ZIP Code 85621 have moved 46% over the past five years (-4.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 85621?
ZIP Code 85621 averages 62.4°F year-round, summer highs near 94.4°F, winter lows around 28.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 85621 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 85621's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.7 (higher than 92% 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 →