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ZIP Code 87042

Valencia, New Mexico

FIPS 87042

Juniper

ZIP Code 87042 is in the bottom 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$299,200

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,410

Median Age

39.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$299,200

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,328

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.1

Higher than 76%

Median Rent

$1,237

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85

Higher than 78%

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 87042: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 87042?
The median home value in ZIP Code 87042 is $299,200, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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% 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 76% 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 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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 earthquake.

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