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ZIP Code 04860

Knox, Maine

FIPS 04860

Juniper

ZIP Code 04860 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 65th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$271,400

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

22.2

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,543

Median Age

53.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$271,400

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$2,667

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.13

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,603

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

47%

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

22.2

Lower than 90%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.41

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 04860: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04860?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04860 is $271,400, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04860?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04860 is $2,667, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04860 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04860 cost about 3.13× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04860?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04860 is $1,603 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04860?
ZIP Code 04860 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 04860 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04860's FEMA National Risk Index score is 22.2 (lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.41 per $1,000 of building value.

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