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ZIP Code 87520

Rio Arriba, New Mexico

ZCTA 87520

Juniper

ZIP Code 87520 is in the highest 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 4% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the lowest 5% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$38,889

Lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.6×

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

96.1

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 87520, in Rio Arriba, New Mexico.

The basics

Total Population

1,148

Median Age

65.4

Population Density

4.43

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$1,145

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.53%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$570

Lower than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

Data unavailable

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

Data unavailable

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

Data unavailable

Climate & weather

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

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

96.1

Higher than 94% 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 87520: frequently asked questions

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 0.53% 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 88% 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 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 87520?
ZIP Code 87520 has a population of 1,148, about 4.43 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 65.4.
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 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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