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ZIP Code 04459

Penobscot, Maine

FIPS 04459

Juniper

ZIP Code 04459 is in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$112,000

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

38.1

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

750

Median Age

53

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$112,000

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$994

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.3

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$488

Lower than 76%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

5.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

41

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

189.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

86.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

38.1

Lower than 79%

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 04459: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04459?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04459 is $112,000, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04459?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04459 is $994, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04459 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04459 cost about 2.3× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04459?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04459 is $488 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04459?
ZIP Code 04459 averages 41°F year-round, summer highs near 76.4°F, winter lows around 5.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 86.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04459 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04459's FEMA National Risk Index score is 38.1 (lower than 79% 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 →