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ZIP Code 04609

Hancock, Maine

FIPS 04609

Juniper

ZIP Code 04609 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$538,400

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.9

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,244

Median Age

49.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$538,400

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$4,279

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.98

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,106

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.7%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-7.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

141

Annual Precipitation (in)

55.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

71.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.9

Higher than 63%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.14

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 04609: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04609?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04609 is $538,400, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04609?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04609 is $4,279, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04609 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04609 cost about 6.98× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04609?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04609 is $1,106 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04609?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04609 have moved 75% over the past five years (5.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04609?
ZIP Code 04609 averages 47.3°F year-round, summer highs near 77.2°F, winter lows around 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 71.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04609 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04609's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.9 (higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.14 per $1,000 of building value.

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