ZIP 04352 Insurance Data

Mount Vernon, Maine · Kennebec County · 16 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,141/yr
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.91%
Avg severity: $8,816
Nonrenewal Rate
0.97%
+52.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04352 (Mount Vernon, ME)

ZIP 04352 (Mount Vernon, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,141 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 16 reported policies. That is 36% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 12% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 04352 is 22.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.91%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,816. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.97% in this ZIP, a rise of 52.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04352 have risen by 1.3%, ranging from $1,109 to $1,141 with a five-year average of $1,127 — an annualized rate of +0.3% per year. 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 04352 Compares

vs National Average
$1,141 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,141 vs $1,294
12% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,127
2019 $1,137 +0.9%
2020 $1,109 -2.5%
2021 $1,120 +1.0%
2022 $1,141 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,127
Premium Range
$1,109 - $1,141
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 04352?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04352 (Mount Vernon, ME) is $1,141 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mount Vernon, ME?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.91% in this ZIP), loss ratio (22.5%), and nonrenewal rates (0.97%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04352 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04352 premiums of $1,141/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04352?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04352 is 0.97%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +52.4% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04352 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04352 have ranged from $1,109 to $1,141, with a 5-year average of $1,127. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 04352 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04352 has an average premium of $1,141/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average.

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