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ZIP Code 04457

Penobscot, Maine

FIPS 04457

Juniper

ZIP Code 04457 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$146,300

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

112%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.7

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,823

Median Age

52

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$146,300

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,722

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.58

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$663

Lower than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

112%

Higher than 100%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

94%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77

Winter Avg Low (°F)

7.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

167

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

86.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.7

Lower than 64%

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 04457: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04457?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04457 is $146,300, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04457?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04457 is $1,722, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04457 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04457 cost about 2.58× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04457?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04457 is $663 a month, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04457?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04457 have moved 112% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04457?
ZIP Code 04457 averages 43.1°F year-round, summer highs near 77°F, winter lows around 7.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 86.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04457 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04457's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.7 (lower than 64% 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 →