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ZIP Code 87042

Valencia, New Mexico

ZCTA 87042

Juniper

ZIP Code 87042 is in the highest 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 27% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 34% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$73,057

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.1×

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

85

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 87042, in Valencia, New Mexico.

The basics

Total Population

3,410

Median Age

39.9

Population Density

757.6

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,328

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.44%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,237

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

51%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

14%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

91.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

152.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

11

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.1

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

85

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 87042: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 87042?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 87042 is $1,328, an effective rate of 0.44% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 87042 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 87042 cost about 4.1× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 87042?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 87042 is $1,237 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 87042?
ZIP Code 87042 has a population of 3,410, about 757.6 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 39.9.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 87042?
ZIP Code 87042 averages 56.1°F year-round, summer highs near 92.1°F, winter lows around 20.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 87042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 87042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85 (higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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