ZIP 04079 · Cumberland County

Harpswell, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04079, Harpswell, Maine.

12.7%
Loss ratio
0.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#35 of 395
Maine rank
70
Policies

The verdict

Harpswell, ME (ZIP 04079) averages $1,745/yr for homeowners insurance, 2% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally.

$1,745
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
63rd
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,745/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.16%
Avg severity: $10,256
Nonrenewal Rate
0.43%
-55.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04079 (Harpswell, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04079 (Harpswell, ME) runs $1,745 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 70 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 2% below that mark and lands in the 63rd national percentile. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 35% above that figure, ranking #35 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Portland (ZIP 04101) at $1,755, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04079 shows a 12.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.16% of policies in ZIP 04079 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,256. 0.43% of ZIP 04079 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 55.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.3% through 2022, ranging $1,611 to $1,757 with a 5-year average of $1,716, an annualized rate of +2.0% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 04079 Compares

vs National Average
$1,745 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,745 vs $1,294
35% above state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04079, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,745
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04079.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,611 -
2019 $1,741 +8.1%
2020 $1,757 +0.9%
2021 $1,728 -1.7%
2022 $1,745 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,716
Premium Range
$1,611 - $1,757
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04079

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 04079 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Maine's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Maine overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 04079?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04079 (Harpswell, ME) averages $1,745 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 63rd percentile, #35 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Harpswell, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04079: claims frequency (2.16%), loss ratio (12.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.43%), together placing this ZIP at the 63rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04079 compared to the national average?
At $1,745/yr, ZIP 04079 runs 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 63rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04079?
ZIP 04079 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.43% in Maine, a drop of 55.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04079 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04079 have ranged from $1,611 to $1,757, with a 5-year average of $1,716. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 04079 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04079 averages $1,745/yr, 35% above that figure, ranking #35 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.