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Norridgewock, ME — ZIP 04957

Population: 4,006 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 04957 (Norridgewock, ME) is $255,255 — up 1.7% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$255,255

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$255,255
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+28.9%
10-year appreciation
+104.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$257,741
House Price Index (state)
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
17
New listings (monthly)
4

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

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Mill Stream Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
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
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)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.9 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

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Central Maine/Norridgewock Airport (OWK) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+329 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
29.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,597
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
77.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,541
Average weekly wage
$1,015
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

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

How it compares

ZIP 04957State medianUS median
Median home value$255,255$347,099$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,597$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 04957?
$255,255.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 04957?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 04957?
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 04957?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 04957?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 04957?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 04957?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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