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ZIP Code 04479

Piscataquis, Maine

FIPS 04479

Juniper

ZIP Code 04479 is in the top 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$124,000

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.7

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,136

Median Age

53.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$124,000

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,349

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.46

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$850

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

164.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

89.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.7

Higher than 68%

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 04479: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04479?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04479 is $124,000, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04479?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04479 is $1,349, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04479 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04479 cost about 2.46× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04479?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04479 is $850 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04479?
ZIP Code 04479 averages 43.3°F year-round, summer highs near 76.4°F, winter lows around 10.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 89.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04479 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04479's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.7 (higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →