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ZIP Code 04493

Penobscot, Maine

FIPS 04493

Juniper

ZIP Code 04493 is in the top 7% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$183,700

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

13.9

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,840

Median Age

51.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$183,700

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$2,016

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.98

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77

Winter Avg Low (°F)

7.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

167

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

86.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

13.9

Lower than 93%

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 04493: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04493?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04493 is $183,700, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04493?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04493 is $2,016, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04493 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04493 cost about 2.98× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04493?
ZIP Code 04493 averages 43.1°F year-round, summer highs near 77°F, winter lows around 7.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 86.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04493 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04493's FEMA National Risk Index score is 13.9 (lower than 93% 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 →