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ZIP Code 04860

Knox, Maine

ZCTA 04860

Juniper

ZIP Code 04860 is in the lowest 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 19% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 30% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$86,833

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

3.13×

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

22.2

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 04860, in Knox, Maine.

The basics

Total Population

1,543

Median Age

53.1

Population Density

79.44

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,667

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.98%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,603

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

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

47%

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

$0.41

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 04860: frequently asked questions

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 0.98% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04860 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04860 cost about 3.13× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04860?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04860 is $1,603 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 04860?
ZIP Code 04860 has a population of 1,543, about 79.44 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 53.1.
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 93% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is coastal flooding. 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 contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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