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ZIP Code 04574

Knox, Maine

ZCTA 04574

Juniper

ZIP Code 04574 is in the lowest 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 29% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$59,861

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.26×

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

33.1

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 04574, in Knox, Maine.

The basics

Total Population

1,624

Median Age

48.2

Population Density

42.69

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,286

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.2%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,036

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

20%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

148

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

68.7

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 04574: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04574?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04574 is $2,286, an effective rate of 1.2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04574 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04574 cost about 3.26× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04574?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04574 is $1,036 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How many people live in ZIP Code 04574?
ZIP Code 04574 has a population of 1,624, about 42.69 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 48.2.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04574?
ZIP Code 04574 averages 45.5°F year-round, summer highs near 74.6°F, winter lows around 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 68.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04574 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04574's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.1 (lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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