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ZIP Code 04942

Somerset, Maine

FIPS 04942

Juniper

ZIP Code 04942 is in the top 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$170,300

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

43.3

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,192

Median Age

53.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$170,300

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,334

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.18

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,063

Higher than 64%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

6.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

178.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

78.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

43.3

Lower than 74%

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 04942: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04942?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04942 is $170,300, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04942?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04942 is $1,334, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04942 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04942 cost about 3.18× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04942?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04942 is $1,063 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04942?
ZIP Code 04942 averages 43.4°F year-round, summer highs near 79.1°F, winter lows around 6.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 78.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04942 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04942's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.3 (lower than 74% 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 →