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ZIP Code 96122

Plumas, California

FIPS 96122

Juniper

ZIP Code 96122 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 31% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$273,700

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99.5

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,447

Median Age

46

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$273,700

Higher than 66%

Median Property Tax

$2,120

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.05

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$990

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

21.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

204.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

23.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99.5

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 96122: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 96122?
The median home value in ZIP Code 96122 is $273,700, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 96122?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 96122 is $2,120, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 96122 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 96122 cost about 5.05× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 96122?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 96122 is $990 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 96122?
Home prices in ZIP Code 96122 have moved 47% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 96122?
ZIP Code 96122 averages 46.7°F year-round, summer highs near 83°F, winter lows around 20°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 96122 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 96122's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.5 (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 →