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U.S. ZIP Code · ME04449

Penobscot County · Bangor, ME

Typical home value

$252,072[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.2%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+7.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-11.3%
vs metro
+1.6%
vs state
-25.4%
ZIP 04449 location in ME
Location of ZIP 04449 in ME

Price history

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

The typical home in 04449 is worth $252,072 — 1.6% above the Bangor, ME median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.2%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
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
$2,270[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
1,251[3]
Median household income
$67,692[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+253[5]
Moved in
3,611
Moved out
3,358

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$1,275
Loan principal$201,657
Down payment$50,414
Total interest paid$257,203

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$1,674
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
32nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
27th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 04449?
The typical home in 04449 is worth $252,072, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 04449?
Home values in 04449 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 04449?
The effective property tax rate in 04449 is 0.9% — roughly $2,270 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 04449?
ZIP code 04449 has a population of 1,251 and a median household income of $67,692.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • ME

    Typical home
    $249,680
    Gross yield
  • Old Town, ME

    Typical home
    $248,075
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • ME

    Typical home
    $246,302
    Gross yield
  • ME

    Typical home
    $246,001
    Gross yield
  • ME

    Typical home
    $261,048
    Gross yield
  • Newport CDP, ME

    Typical home
    $262,566
    Gross yield

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