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ZIP Code 87521

Taos, New Mexico

FIPS 87521

Juniper

ZIP Code 87521 is in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$218,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

95

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,261

Median Age

46.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$218,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$391

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.5

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$945

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

191.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

27.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

73.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95

Higher than 93%

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 87521: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 87521?
The median home value in ZIP Code 87521 is $218,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 87521?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 87521 is $391, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 87521 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 87521 cost about 5.5× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 87521?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 87521 is $945 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 87521?
ZIP Code 87521 averages 45.6°F year-round, summer highs near 75°F, winter lows around 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 73.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 87521 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 87521's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95 (higher than 93% 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 →