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ZIP Code 04953

Penobscot, Maine

FIPS 04953

Juniper

ZIP Code 04953 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$234,800

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

31

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,143

Median Age

50.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$234,800

Higher than 58%

Median Property Tax

$3,018

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.89

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$893

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.8%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

87%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

174.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

71.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

31

Lower than 84%

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 04953: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04953?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04953 is $234,800, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04953?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04953 is $3,018, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04953 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04953 cost about 3.89× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04953?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04953 is $893 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04953?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04953 have moved 67% over the past five years (9.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04953?
ZIP Code 04953 averages 44.5°F year-round, summer highs near 78.4°F, winter lows around 9.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 71.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04953 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04953's FEMA National Risk Index score is 31 (lower than 84% 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 →