ZIP 04434 · Penobscot County

Etna, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04434, Etna, Maine.

7.8%
Loss ratio
#284 of 395
Maine rank
19
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Etna, ME (ZIP 04434) runs $1,078/yr on average: the 13th percentile nationally and 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,078
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+4.7%
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)
$1,078/yr
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.71%
Avg severity: $4,946
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04434 (Etna, ME)

ZIP 04434 (Etna, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,078 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 19 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04434 in the 13th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 17% below that figure, ranking #284 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Steep Falls (ZIP 04085) at $1,078, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 7.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 04434. 1.71% of policies in ZIP 04434 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,946.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.7% through 2022, ranging $1,030 to $1,094 with a 5-year average of $1,057, 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 04434 Compares

vs National Average
$1,078 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,078 vs $1,294
17% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04434, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,078
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04434.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,030 -
2019 $1,036 +0.7%
2020 $1,094 +5.6%
2021 $1,046 -4.4%
2022 $1,078 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,057
Premium Range
$1,030 - $1,094
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04434

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

  • Put ZIP 04434 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 04434?
ZIP 04434 (Etna, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 13th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,078 per year, #284 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Etna, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04434: claims frequency (1.71%), loss ratio (7.8%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 13th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04434 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04434 premiums of $1,078/yr are 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04434?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04434 is N/A in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04434 over 5 years?
ZIP 04434 premiums spanned $1,030 to $1,094 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,057. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 04434 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04434 runs 17% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,078/yr), ranking #284 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.