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ZIP 81403

Population: 12,138 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 81403 is $598,941 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $635,000 after a median 67 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$598,941

Typical home value

+2.3%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$598,941
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.3%
10-year appreciation
+103.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$601,035

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$635,000
Median list price
$719,500
Median price per sqft
$311
1-year sale-price change
-13.6%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
35
For-sale inventory
122
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
109
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
24

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$995/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,054/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,321/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,829/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,208/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.4 : 1
Schools include
Outer Range

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
26.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.0 in
Annual snowfall
81.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,434
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,169

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Curecanti National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Ranger Ranch Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
MONTROSE REGIONAL HEALTH, DELTA COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1997
Housing built before 1970
11.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,816
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
63.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 81403State medianUS median
Typical home value$598,941—$288,527
Median sale price$635,000—$325,000
Median days on market67 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$1,816—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 81403?
$598,941.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 81403?
$635,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 81403?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 81403?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,321/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 81403 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 81403. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 81403?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 81403?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 81403 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 81403?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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