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ZIP Code 04969

Penobscot, Maine

ZCTA 04969

Juniper

ZIP Code 04969 is in the lowest 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 33% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$61,964

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.34×

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

9.9

Lower than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 04969, in Penobscot, Maine.

The basics

Total Population

1,319

Median Age

39.5

Population Density

44.37

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

$1,545

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.75%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.34×

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$61,964

Lower than 67% 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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Data unavailable

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

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

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 04969: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04969?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04969 is $1,545, an effective rate of 0.75% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04969 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04969 cost about 3.34× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 04969?
ZIP Code 04969 has a population of 1,319, about 44.37 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 39.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04969?
ZIP Code 04969 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 04969 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04969's FEMA National Risk Index score is 9.9 (lower than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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

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