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ZIP Code 87901

Sierra, New Mexico

FIPS 87901

Juniper

ZIP Code 87901 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$128,700

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.6

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,378

Median Age

46.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$128,700

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$756

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.76

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$713

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

18%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

88%

Recession Drop %

1.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

95

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

95.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

68.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

10.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.6

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 87901: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 87901?
The median home value in ZIP Code 87901 is $128,700, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 87901?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 87901 is $756, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 87901 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 87901 cost about 3.76× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 87901?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 87901 is $713 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 87901?
Home prices in ZIP Code 87901 have moved 64% over the past five years (18% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 87901?
ZIP Code 87901 averages 63.4°F year-round, summer highs near 95°F, winter lows around 31.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 87901 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 87901's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.6 (higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

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