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ZIP Code 04862

Knox, Maine

FIPS 04862

Juniper

ZIP Code 04862 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$252,300

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

100%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

30.4

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,023

Median Age

43.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$252,300

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$3,376

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.43

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$1,125

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

100%

Higher than 100%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.6%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-11%

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)

47.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

68.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

30.4

Lower than 84%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 04862: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04862?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04862 is $252,300, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04862?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04862 is $3,376, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04862 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04862 cost about 3.43× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04862?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04862 is $1,125 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04862?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04862 have moved 100% over the past five years (5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04862?
ZIP Code 04862 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 04862 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04862's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.4 (lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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