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ZIP Code 04344

Kennebec, Maine

FIPS 04344

Juniper

ZIP Code 04344 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$249,700

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.8

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,017

Median Age

45.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$249,700

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$2,574

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.49

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$911

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.9%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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

29.8

Lower than 85%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 04344: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04344?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04344 is $249,700, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04344?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04344 is $2,574, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04344 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04344 cost about 3.49× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04344?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04344 is $911 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04344?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04344 have moved 69% over the past five years (2.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04344?
ZIP Code 04344 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 04344 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04344's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.8 (lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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