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ZIP Code 04939

Penobscot, Maine

FIPS 04939

Juniper

ZIP Code 04939 is in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$205,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

20.2

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

823

Median Age

53.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$205,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,536

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.02

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$794

Lower than 60%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

164.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

77.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

20.2

Lower than 91%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 04939: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04939?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04939 is $205,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04939?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04939 is $1,536, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04939 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04939 cost about 4.02× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04939?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04939 is $794 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04939?
ZIP Code 04939 averages 43.3°F year-round, summer highs near 76.4°F, winter lows around 10.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 77.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04939 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04939's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.2 (lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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