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ZIP Code 04858

Knox, Maine

ZCTA 04858

Juniper

ZIP Code 04858 is in the lowest 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 30% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 30% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$87,059

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.92×

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

21.4

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 04858, in Knox, Maine.

The basics

Total Population

1,378

Median Age

54.1

Population Density

120.67

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,442

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$925

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

46%

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

19%

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.23

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 04858: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04858?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04858 is $3,442, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04858 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04858 cost about 3.92× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04858?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04858 is $925 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 04858?
ZIP Code 04858 has a population of 1,378, about 120.67 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 54.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04858?
ZIP Code 04858 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 04858 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04858's FEMA National Risk Index score is 21.4 (lower than 94% 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 contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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