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ZIP Code 04854

Knox, Maine

FIPS 04854

Juniper

ZIP Code 04854 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$413,300

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

21.4

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,482

Median Age

52.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$413,300

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$2,981

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.73

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$1,191

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

123.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

53.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

21.4

Lower than 90%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.23

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 04854: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04854?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04854 is $413,300, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04854?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04854 is $2,981, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04854 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04854 cost about 4.73× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04854?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04854 is $1,191 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04854?
ZIP Code 04854 averages 46.4°F year-round, summer highs near 72.3°F, winter lows around 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 53.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04854 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04854's FEMA National Risk Index score is 21.4 (lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.23 per $1,000 of building value.

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