ZIP 04424 · Washington County

Danforth, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04424, Danforth, Maine.

4.8%
Loss ratio
0.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#268 of 395
Maine rank
3
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 04424 (Danforth, ME) homeowners insurance averages $1,090/yr, 14th percentile nationally, 39% below the U.S. norm.

$1,090
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+10.7%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,090/yr
+10.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.85%
Avg severity: $6,093
Nonrenewal Rate
0.43%
-2.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04424 (Danforth, ME)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04424 (Danforth, ME) at $1,090 per year for 2022 across approximately 3 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04424 comes in 39% below, the 14th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 16% below, ranking #268 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Thomaston (ZIP 04861) at $1,090, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 4.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 0.85%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,093. Insurers decline to renew 0.43% of policies in ZIP 04424 at expiration, a drop of 2.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.7% through 2022, ranging $985 to $1,090 with a 5-year average of $1,043, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 04424 Compares

vs National Average
$1,090 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,090 vs $1,294
16% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04424, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,090
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04424.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $985 -
2019 $1,033 +4.9%
2020 $1,063 +2.9%
2021 $1,046 -1.6%
2022 $1,090 +4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,043
Premium Range
$985 - $1,090
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04424

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 04424 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Maine's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Maine overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 04424?
ZIP 04424 (Danforth, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 14th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,090 per year, #268 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +10.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Danforth, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04424: claims frequency (0.85%), loss ratio (4.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.43%), together placing this ZIP at the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04424 compared to the national average?
At $1,090/yr, ZIP 04424 runs 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04424?
ZIP 04424 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.43% in Maine, a drop of 2.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04424 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04424 runs $985-$1,090 (5-year average $1,043). The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 04424 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04424 averages $1,090/yr, 16% below that figure, ranking #268 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.