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ZIP Code 04259

Kennebec, Maine

FIPS 04259

Juniper

ZIP Code 04259 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$298,300

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

21.9

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,610

Median Age

46

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$298,300

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$3,336

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.55

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,249

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

-7.5%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

160.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

68.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

21.9

Lower than 90%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 04259: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04259?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04259 is $298,300, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04259?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04259 is $3,336, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04259 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04259 cost about 3.55× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04259?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04259 is $1,249 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04259?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04259 have moved 68% over the past five years (-7.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04259?
ZIP Code 04259 averages 45.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.5°F, winter lows around 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 68.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04259 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04259's FEMA National Risk Index score is 21.9 (lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →