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ZIP Code 88042

Sierra, New Mexico

FIPS 88042

Juniper

ZIP Code 88042 is in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$195,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

94.7

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

205

Median Age

70.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$195,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,250

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.61

Lower than 60%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

75.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

12.8

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 88042: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 88042?
The median home value in ZIP Code 88042 is $195,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 88042?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 88042 is $2,250, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 88042 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 88042 cost about 2.61× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 88042?
ZIP Code 88042 averages 58.1°F year-round, summer highs near 91.2°F, winter lows around 26°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 88042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 88042'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 →