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ZIP Code 87520

Rio Arriba, New Mexico

FIPS 87520

Juniper

ZIP Code 87520 is in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$217,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

96.1

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,148

Median Age

65.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$217,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,145

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.6

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$570

Lower than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

8.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

230.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

22.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

91.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.1

Higher than 94%

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 87520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 87520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 87520 is $217,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 87520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 87520 is $1,145, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 87520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 87520 cost about 5.6× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 87520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 87520 is $570 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 87520?
ZIP Code 87520 averages 42.2°F year-round, summer highs near 78.3°F, winter lows around 8.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 91.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 87520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 87520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.1 (higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

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