ZIP Code 04455

With a median household income of $49,886 and per-capita income of $25,923, ZIP code 04455, near Orono, sits in working- to middle-income territory. Homes here carry a median value of $174,500, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.16% means owners pay roughly $2,024 annually on a house at that price. The combined sales tax rate of 5.50% applies to everyday purchases. Taken together, this ZIP pairs moderate earning power with a property tax load that takes a noticeable bite out of household budgets, while the sales tax adds a smaller ongoing cost at the register.