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ZIP Code 04742

Aroostook, Maine

FIPS 04742

Juniper

ZIP Code 04742 is in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$161,000

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.1

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,309

Median Age

49.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$161,000

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,838

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.27

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$945

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75

Winter Avg Low (°F)

6.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

179.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

118.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.1

Higher than 76%

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 04742: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04742?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04742 is $161,000, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04742?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04742 is $1,838, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04742 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04742 cost about 2.27× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04742?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04742 is $945 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04742?
ZIP Code 04742 averages 40.7°F year-round, summer highs near 75°F, winter lows around 6.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 118.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04742 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04742's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.1 (higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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