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ZIP Code 04863

Knox, Maine

ZCTA 04863

Juniper

ZIP Code 04863 is in the lowest 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 10% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$72,963

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.87×

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

29.8

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 04863, in Knox, Maine.

The basics

Total Population

1,216

Median Age

65.1

Population Density

52.18

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$3,598

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.84%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,017

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

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

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Data unavailable

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

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.5

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 04863: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04863?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04863 is $3,598, an effective rate of 0.84% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04863 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04863 cost about 5.87× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04863?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04863 is $1,017 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How many people live in ZIP Code 04863?
ZIP Code 04863 has a population of 1,216, about 52.18 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 65.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04863?
ZIP Code 04863 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 04863 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04863's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.8 (lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is coastal flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.5 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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