ZIP 04416 · Hancock County

Bucksport, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04416, Bucksport, Maine.

27.1%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#298 of 395
Maine rank
36
Policies

The verdict

Bucksport, ME (ZIP 04416) averages $1,070/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally.

$1,070
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,070/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.27%
Avg severity: $12,741
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
-35.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04416 (Bucksport, ME)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04416 (Bucksport, ME) at $1,070 per year for 2022 across approximately 36 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04416 comes in 40% below, the 13th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 17% below, ranking #298 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Troy (ZIP 04987) at $1,069, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 27.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.27% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,741. 0.65% of ZIP 04416 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 35.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04416 have risen by 4.3%, ranging from $1,026 to $1,070 with a five-year average of $1,052, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 04416 Compares

vs National Average
$1,070 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,070 vs $1,294
17% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04416, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,030$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,070
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04416.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,026 -
2019 $1,049 +2.3%
2020 $1,069 +1.9%
2021 $1,049 -1.9%
2022 $1,070 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,052
Premium Range
$1,026 - $1,070
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04416

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

  • Compare ZIP 04416 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Maine compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 04416?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04416 (Bucksport, ME) is comparatively affordable at $1,070 per year as of 2022, just the 13th percentile nationally, #298 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bucksport, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04416: claims frequency (2.27%), loss ratio (27.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.65%), together placing this ZIP at the 13th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04416 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04416 lands in the 13th percentile: its $1,070/yr average is 40% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04416?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04416 is 0.65%, a drop of 35.8% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04416 over 5 years?
ZIP 04416 premiums spanned $1,026 to $1,070 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,052. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 04416 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04416 runs 17% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,070/yr), ranking #298 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.