The basics
Total Population
1,184
Median Age
59.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$154,400
Lower than 66%
Median Property Tax
$700
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.33
Lower than 67%
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)
23.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
73.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
96.9
Higher than 95%
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 87579: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 87579?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 87579 is $154,400, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 87579?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 87579 is $700, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 87579 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 87579 cost about 2.33× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 87579?
- ZIP Code 87579 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 87579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 87579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.9 (higher than 95% 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 →