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ZIP Code 88252

Lea, New Mexico

FIPS 88252

Juniper

ZIP Code 88252 is in the top 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$97,600

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.9

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,364

Median Age

39.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$97,600

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$281

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Rent

$1,318

Higher than 77%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

94.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

111.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

79.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

13.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.9

Lower than 76%

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 88252: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 88252?
The median home value in ZIP Code 88252 is $97,600, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 88252?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 88252 is $281, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 88252?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 88252 is $1,318 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 88252?
ZIP Code 88252 averages 62.3°F year-round, summer highs near 94.3°F, winter lows around 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 88252 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 88252's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.9 (lower than 76% 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 →