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U.S. ZIP Code · ME04284

Kennebec County

Typical home value

$388,428[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+9.0%
5-year / yr
+9.0%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
+36.7%
vs metro
vs state
+14.9%
ZIP 04284 location in ME
Location of ZIP 04284 in ME

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 04284 is worth $388,428. Over the past year, values have risen 9.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,553[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Kennebec County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
1,101[3]
Median household income
$93,194[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Kennebec County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+249[5]
Moved in
3,404
Moved out
3,155

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Wayne Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · RSU 38

    62 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,964
Loan principal$310,742
Down payment$77,686
Total interest paid$396,335

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,582
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 04284?
The typical home in 04284 is worth $388,428, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 04284?
Home values in 04284 are up 9.0% over the past year, and up 9.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 04284?
The effective property tax rate in 04284 is 0.9% — roughly $3,553 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 04284?
ZIP code 04284 has a population of 1,101 and a median household income of $93,194.

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