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ZIP Code 04640

Hancock, Maine

ZCTA 04640

Juniper

ZIP Code 04640 is in the 67th percentile nationally for home price against income. It also sits in the highest 38% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$71,699

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.75×

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

60.7

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 04640, in Hancock, Maine.

The basics

Total Population

2,450

Median Age

54.8

Population Density

83.56

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,820

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.68%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,171

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

20%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

162.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

74.6

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.17

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 04640: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04640?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04640 is $1,820, an effective rate of 0.68% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04640 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04640 cost about 3.75× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04640?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04640 is $1,171 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 04640?
ZIP Code 04640 has a population of 2,450, about 83.56 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 54.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04640?
ZIP Code 04640 averages 44.5°F year-round, summer highs near 75.2°F, winter lows around 13.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 74.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04640 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04640's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.7 (lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.17 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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