The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04736 sells for about $215,000, or $130 per square foot.
Prices are up +8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 55 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $757 a month.
ZIP 04736 — Caribou
The Caribou housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $215,000 and a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x, indicating relative affordability. Market activity is steady, though specific figures for property tax rates and certain demographic metrics are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and those seeking rural, spacious living, as the market remains relatively affordable with a low price-to-income ratio.
Median prices moved up 8.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 55 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 15.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 04736
The area is served by the Caribou Community School (PK-8), which holds a 4/10 rating from GreatSchools.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maine) — Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Provides a reduction in the valuation of the homestead for property tax purposes. The exemption amount is set by state statute (currently $25,000 of the just value of the property). The formula is: (Just Value - Homestead Exemption) * Local Tax Rate = Tax Due.
The area offers access to rural outdoor recreation, including expansive acreage and local trails.
The rental market is characterized by a median rent of $757, with HUD Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the ZIP set at $1,110 for FY 2027.
The local economy is primarily driven by regional services and agriculture within Aroostook County.
The area is served by Regional School Unit 39.
Data sourced from ZipCodeDex and ACS 5-year estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Serves PK-8 students in the local district.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.