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ZIP Code 95971

Plumas, California

FIPS 95971

Juniper

ZIP Code 95971 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$327,100

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

31%

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99.2

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,419

Median Age

47.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$327,100

Higher than 73%

Median Property Tax

$2,110

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.93

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$1,646

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

31%

Higher than 56%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.1%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-43%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

55.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99.2

Higher than 99%

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 95971: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 95971?
The median home value in ZIP Code 95971 is $327,100, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 95971?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 95971 is $2,110, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 95971 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 95971 cost about 3.93× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 95971?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 95971 is $1,646 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 95971?
Home prices in ZIP Code 95971 have moved 31% over the past five years (9.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 95971?
ZIP Code 95971 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 85.8°F, winter lows around 25.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 95971 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 95971's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.2 (higher than 99% 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 →