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ZIP Code 04462

Penobscot, Maine

FIPS 04462

Juniper

ZIP Code 04462 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 22th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$112,900

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

63.9

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

4,464

Median Age

54.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$112,900

Lower than 78%

Median Property Tax

$1,602

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.19

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$451

Lower than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

15%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-34%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

8.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

178.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

86.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

63.9

Near median

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 04462: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04462?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04462 is $112,900, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04462?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04462 is $1,602, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04462 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04462 cost about 2.19× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04462?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04462 is $451 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04462?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04462 have moved 64% over the past five years (15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04462?
ZIP Code 04462 averages 42.3°F year-round, summer highs near 76.5°F, winter lows around 8.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 86.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04462 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04462's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.9 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →