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ZIP Code 88081

Otero, New Mexico

FIPS 88081

Juniper

ZIP Code 88081 is in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 20th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 37% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$109,300

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.6

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,663

Median Age

32.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$109,300

Lower than 80%

Median Property Tax

$588

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.38

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$853

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

95.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

112.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

72.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

9.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.6

Lower than 63%

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 88081: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 88081?
The median home value in ZIP Code 88081 is $109,300, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 88081?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 88081 is $588, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 88081 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 88081 cost about 2.38× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 88081?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 88081 is $853 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 88081?
ZIP Code 88081 averages 63.2°F year-round, summer highs near 95.9°F, winter lows around 30.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 88081 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 88081's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.6 (lower than 63% 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 →