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ZIP Code 04538

Lincoln, Maine

FIPS 04538

Juniper

ZIP Code 04538 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$388,100

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

82%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.5

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,810

Median Age

64.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$388,100

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$2,705

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.87

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,058

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

82%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

46

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

148.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

71.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.5

Higher than 57%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.34

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 04538: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04538?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04538 is $388,100, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04538?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04538 is $2,705, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04538 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04538 cost about 6.87× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04538?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04538 is $1,058 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04538?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04538 have moved 82% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04538?
ZIP Code 04538 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 74.1°F, winter lows around 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 71.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04538 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04538's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.5 (higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.34 per $1,000 of building value.

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