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ZIP Code 04473

Penobscot, Maine

FIPS 04473

Juniper

ZIP Code 04473 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$272,600

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

16.8

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,371

Median Age

26

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$272,600

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$4,830

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.43

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$1,255

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.4%

Higher than 63%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

163.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

74.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

16.8

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 04473: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04473?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04473 is $272,600, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04473?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04473 is $4,830, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04473 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04473 cost about 4.43× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04473?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04473 is $1,255 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04473?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04473 have moved 76% over the past five years (-1.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04473?
ZIP Code 04473 averages 45.1°F year-round, summer highs near 78.6°F, winter lows around 14°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 74.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04473 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04473's FEMA National Risk Index score is 16.8 (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 →