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Belfast, ME — ZIP 04915

Population: 9,107 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 04915 (Belfast, ME) is $385,468 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,493/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, winterweather, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$385,468

Median home value

+5.0%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$385,468
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+121.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$385,468
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
$350,000
Median list price
$395,000
Median price per sqft
$270
1-year sale-price change
-20.9%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
71
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
69
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,493/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,132/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,148/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,367/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,766/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,981/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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Waldo-Region 7, RSU 71
Schools include
Waldo County Tech Ctr-Region 7, Troy A Howard Middle School, Belfast Area High School, Captain Albert W. Stevens School, East Belfast School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Callahan Mine (11.9 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)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.8 in
Annual snowfall
71.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (38 mi)
National parks include
Frances Perkins National Monument, Acadia National Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Belfast Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MAINEHEALTH WALDO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+299 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
46.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,495
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
68.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,684
Average weekly wage
$1,114
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Management, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
167

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

How it compares

ZIP 04915State medianUS median
Median home value$385,468$341,768$288,527
Median sale price$350,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,493/mo$1,979/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,495$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 04915?
$385,468.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 04915?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 04915?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 04915?
Typical rent: $1,493/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 04915?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, hurricane, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 04915?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 04915?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 04915?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 04915?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 04915?
Regional Price Parity: 97.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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