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ZIP Code 04856

Knox, Maine

FIPS 04856

Juniper

ZIP Code 04856 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$469,000

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

33.1

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,675

Median Age

48.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$469,000

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$5,764

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.39

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,194

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.5%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

85%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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

33.1

Lower than 83%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

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 04856: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04856?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04856 is $469,000, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04856?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04856 is $5,764, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04856 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04856 cost about 5.39× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04856?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04856 is $1,194 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04856?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04856 have moved 78% over the past five years (4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04856?
ZIP Code 04856 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 04856 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04856's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.1 (lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

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