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Kittery, ME — ZIP 03904

Population: 8,389 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 03904 (Kittery, ME) is $654,070 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $824,500 after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,486/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coastalflooding, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$654,070

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$654,070
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+125.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$654,070
House Price Index (state)
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$824,500
Median list price
$909,500
Median price per sqft
$490
1-year sale-price change
+43.9%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
104.1%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,486/mo
1-year rent change
-2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,643/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
27.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Shapleigh School, Robert W Traip Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A02
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pease Air Force Base (5.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
304
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,044
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,254

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Salem Maritime National Historical Park (41 mi)
National parks include
Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Seacoast Airfield (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
YORK HOSPITAL, FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,271 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
52.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,376
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
87.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
61,659
Average weekly wage
$1,067
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
460

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 03904State medianUS median
Median home value$654,070$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$824,500$415,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,486/mo$1,982/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,376$2,264$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 03904?
$654,070.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 03904?
$824,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 03904?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 03904?
Typical rent: $2,486/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 03904?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 03904 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A02.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 03904?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 03904?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 03904?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 03904?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 03904 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 03904?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 03904?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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