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ZIP Code 88253

Chaves, New Mexico

FIPS 88253

Juniper

ZIP Code 88253 is in the top 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 65th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$168,300

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.3

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

901

Median Age

34

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$168,300

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$532

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.96

Lower than 76%

Median Rent

$1,079

Higher than 65%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

93.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

80.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

12.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.3

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 88253: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 88253?
The median home value in ZIP Code 88253 is $168,300, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 88253?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 88253 is $532, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 88253 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 88253 cost about 1.96× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 88253?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 88253 is $1,079 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 88253?
ZIP Code 88253 averages 61.9°F year-round, summer highs near 92.9°F, winter lows around 31°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 88253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 88253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.3 (higher than 90% 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 →