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ZIP Code 04456

Penobscot, Maine

FIPS 04456

Juniper

ZIP Code 04456 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$268,500

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

16.6

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,069

Median Age

39.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$268,500

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$2,580

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.12

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,370

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-10%

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)

41.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

74.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

16.6

Lower than 92%

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 04456: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04456?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04456 is $268,500, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04456?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04456 is $2,580, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04456 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04456 cost about 3.12× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04456?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04456 is $1,370 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04456?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04456 have moved 68% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04456?
ZIP Code 04456 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 04456 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04456's FEMA National Risk Index score is 16.6 (lower than 92% 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 →