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ZIP Code 87942

Sierra, New Mexico

FIPS 87942

Juniper

ZIP Code 87942 is in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 22th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$114,800

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.7

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,005

Median Age

62.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$114,800

Lower than 78%

Median Property Tax

$758

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.71

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$428

Lower than 77%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

96.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

105.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

84.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

10.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.7

Higher than 92%

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 87942: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 87942?
The median home value in ZIP Code 87942 is $114,800, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 87942?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 87942 is $758, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 87942 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 87942 cost about 2.71× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 87942?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 87942 is $428 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 87942?
ZIP Code 87942 averages 62.6°F year-round, summer highs near 96.3°F, winter lows around 28.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 87942 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 87942's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.7 (higher than 92% 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 →