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U.S. ZIP Code · ME04736

Aroostook County

Typical home value

$160,503[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.9%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-43.5%
vs metro
vs state
-52.5%
ZIP 04736 location in ME
Location of ZIP 04736 in ME

Price history

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

The typical home in 04736 is worth $160,503. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.9%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#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
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,032[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
9,025[3]
Median household income
$54,368[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+72[5]
Moved in
1,099
Moved out
1,027

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
1
  • Caribou Community School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · RSU 39

    773 students

  • Caribou High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · RSU 39

    440 students

  • Woodland Consolidated Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Woodland Public Schools

    167 students

  • Connor Consolidated School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Education in Unorganized Terr

    31 students

  • Caribou RegionalTechnology Ctr

    Not applicable · RSU 39

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$812
Loan principal$128,402
Down payment$32,101
Total interest paid$163,770

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$1,115
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 04736?
The typical home in 04736 is worth $160,503, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 04736?
Home values in 04736 are down 0.9% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 04736?
The effective property tax rate in 04736 is 1.3% — roughly $2,032 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 04736?
ZIP code 04736 has a population of 9,025 and a median household income of $54,368.

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