U.S. ZIP Code · ME04901
Kennebec County
Appreciation
- 1-year
- +0.9%
- 5-year / yr
- +9.1%
- 10-year / yr
- +8.9%
Relative price
- vs U.S.
- -5.5%
- vs metro
- —
- vs state
- -20.6%
Price history
Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.
The typical home in 04901 is worth $268,525. Over the past year, values have risen 0.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,317 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.
#Rent & investment
Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.
#Property tax
Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.
#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
#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
- 9
- Elementary
- 4
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
Winslow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Winslow Schools
552 students
George J Mitchell School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Waterville Public Schools
545 students
Benton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–6 · RSU 49/MSAD 49
515 students
Waterville Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Waterville Public Schools
502 students
Winslow High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Winslow Schools
372 students
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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.
Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.
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#Metro ranking
Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.
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Frequently asked
- How much is a home worth in ZIP code 04901?
- The typical home in 04901 is worth $268,525, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
- Are home values rising in 04901?
- Home values in 04901 are up 0.9% over the past year, and up 9.1% a year over five years.
- What is the typical rent in 04901?
- A typical home in 04901 rents for about $1,317 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
- What is the property tax rate in 04901?
- The effective property tax rate in 04901 is 1.1% — roughly $2,972 a year on a typical home.
- Who lives in 04901?
- ZIP code 04901 has a population of 27,870 and a median household income of $57,403.
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