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Athens, ME — ZIP 04912

Population: 858 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in ZIP 04912 (Athens, ME) is $158,300. Homes sell for a median $149,956 after a median 6 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$158,300

Median home value (Census)

6

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$158,300
House Price Index (state)
499.0 (+1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$149,956
Median list price
$192,283
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
+20.0%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,038/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,242/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,676/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
27.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.8 : 1
Schools include
Athens Community School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eastland Woolen Mill (20.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.9 in
Annual snowfall
86.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Payne Field (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (42 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, TOGUS VA MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
32.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,372
Households with broadband internet
54.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,440
Average weekly wage
$1,141
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
110

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

How it compares

ZIP 04912State medianUS median
Median sale price$149,956$371,491$319,906
Median days on market6 days48 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,372$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 04912?
$158,300 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in ZIP 04912?
$149,956.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 04912?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 04912?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,242/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 04912?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 04912?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 04912?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 04912?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 04912?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 04912?
Regional Price Parity: 97.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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