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ZIP Code 04487

Penobscot, Maine

FIPS 04487

Juniper

ZIP Code 04487 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 20th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$109,200

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

838

Median Age

54.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$109,200

Lower than 80%

Median Property Tax

$792

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.27

Lower than 69%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

170.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

114.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

29

Lower than 85%

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 04487: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04487?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04487 is $109,200, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04487?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04487 is $792, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04487 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04487 cost about 2.27× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04487?
ZIP Code 04487 averages 42.9°F year-round, summer highs near 76.1°F, winter lows around 10.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 114.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04487 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04487's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29 (lower than 85% 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 →