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ZIP Code 04849

Waldo, Maine

FIPS 04849

Juniper

ZIP Code 04849 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$360,600

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

43

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,017

Median Age

53.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$360,600

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$3,222

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.49

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$984

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.7%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

70%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

43

Lower than 74%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.16

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 04849: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04849?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04849 is $360,600, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04849?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04849 is $3,222, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04849 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04849 cost about 4.49× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04849?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04849 is $984 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04849?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04849 have moved 79% 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 04849?
ZIP Code 04849 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 04849 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04849's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43 (lower than 74% 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, EPA. Explore the map →