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ZIP Code 04843

Knox, Maine

FIPS 04843

Juniper

ZIP Code 04843 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$520,600

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

84%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.6

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,242

Median Age

52.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$520,600

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$5,832

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.32

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$1,269

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

84%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

-8.9%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

64%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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)

56.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

68.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.6

Lower than 61%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.04

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 04843: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04843?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04843 is $520,600, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04843?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04843 is $5,832, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04843 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04843 cost about 6.32× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04843?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04843 is $1,269 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04843?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04843 have moved 84% over the past five years (-8.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04843?
ZIP Code 04843 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 04843 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04843's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.6 (lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.04 per $1,000 of building value.

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