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ZIP Code 88260

Lea, New Mexico

FIPS 88260

Juniper

ZIP Code 88260 is in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$175,400

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

27%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

84.4

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,160

Median Age

33.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$175,400

Lower than 58%

Median Property Tax

$947

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.32

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$1,024

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

27%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

4.1%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

19%

Recession Drop %

9.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

83.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

114.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

14.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.4

Higher 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 88260: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 88260?
The median home value in ZIP Code 88260 is $175,400, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 88260?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 88260 is $947, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 88260 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 88260 cost about 2.32× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 88260?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 88260 is $1,024 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 88260?
Home prices in ZIP Code 88260 have moved 27% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 88260?
ZIP Code 88260 averages 58.6°F year-round, summer highs near 92.1°F, winter lows around 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 88260 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 88260's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.4 (higher 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 →