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ZIP Code 04444

Penobscot, Maine

FIPS 04444

Juniper

ZIP Code 04444 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$293,000

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.4

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,371

Median Age

41.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$293,000

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$3,527

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.75

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$1,238

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.6%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-9.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

45

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

160.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

74.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39.4

Lower than 78%

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 04444: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04444?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04444 is $293,000, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04444?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04444 is $3,527, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04444 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04444 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04444?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04444 is $1,238 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04444?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04444 have moved 69% over the past five years (1.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04444?
ZIP Code 04444 averages 45°F year-round, summer highs near 78.2°F, winter lows around 12.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 74.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04444 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04444's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.4 (lower than 78% 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 →