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ZIP Code 04973

Waldo, Maine

ZCTA 04973

Juniper

ZIP Code 04973 is in the 70th percentile nationally for median income.

Median Income

$87,000

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.26×

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

71.5

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 04973, in Waldo, Maine.

The basics

Total Population

1,646

Median Age

44.5

Population Density

43.62

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

$2,788

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.98%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$940

Lower than 59% 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)

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)

51.2

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 04973: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04973?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04973 is $2,788, an effective rate of 0.98% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04973 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04973 cost about 3.26× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04973?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04973 is $940 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 04973?
ZIP Code 04973 has a population of 1,646, about 43.62 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 44.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04973?
ZIP Code 04973 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 04973 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04973's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.5 (higher than 58% 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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