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ZIP Code 04853

Knox, Maine

FIPS 04853

Juniper

ZIP Code 04853 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$440,200

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.8

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

480

Median Age

49.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$440,200

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$3,824

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.03

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$913

Near median

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

29.8

Lower than 85%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.5

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 04853: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04853?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04853 is $440,200, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04853?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04853 is $3,824, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04853 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04853 cost about 5.03× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04853?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04853 is $913 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04853?
ZIP Code 04853 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 04853 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04853's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.8 (lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.5 per $1,000 of building value.

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