ZIP Code 04765

In ZIP code 04765, near Orono, homes carry a median value of $121,400, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.16% works out to roughly $1,408 a year on such a home. With median household income at $50,286, that levy equals about 2.8% of annual earnings, a share many owners can absorb without strain. Per-capita income sits at $30,926, so single earners may feel the pinch more sharply. Sales tax of 5.50% adds a bit to everyday costs, though the housing figures leave breathing room.