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ZIP Code 87553

Taos, New Mexico

FIPS 87553

Juniper

ZIP Code 87553 is in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$202,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

93.4

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,260

Median Age

43.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$202,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$575

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.14

Higher than 77%

Median Rent

$1,013

Higher than 61%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

182.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

11.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.4

Higher than 90%

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 87553: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 87553?
The median home value in ZIP Code 87553 is $202,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 87553?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 87553 is $575, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 87553 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 87553 cost about 4.14× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 87553?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 87553 is $1,013 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 87553?
ZIP Code 87553 averages 48.5°F year-round, summer highs near 84.8°F, winter lows around 15°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 87553 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 87553's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.4 (higher than 90% 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 →