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ZIP Code 04848

Waldo, Maine

ZCTA 04848

Juniper

ZIP Code 04848 is in the lowest 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 28% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$88,438

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.27×

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

43

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 04848, in Waldo, Maine.

The basics

Total Population

636

Median Age

57

Population Density

44.46

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$4,300

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.5%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$938

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

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

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2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

161.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

71.5

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.16

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 04848: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04848?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04848 is $4,300, an effective rate of 1.5% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04848 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04848 cost about 3.27× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04848?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04848 is $938 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 04848?
ZIP Code 04848 has a population of 636, about 44.46 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 57.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04848?
ZIP Code 04848 averages 44.1°F year-round, summer highs near 74.9°F, winter lows around 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 71.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04848 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04848's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43 (lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.16 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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