ZIP 04435 · Penobscot County

Exeter, ME Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 04435, Exeter, Maine averages $1,114/yr.

186.9%
Loss ratio
#241 of 395
Maine rank
10
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 04435 (Exeter, ME) homeowners insurance averages $1,114/yr, 16th percentile nationally, 37% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,114
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+0.2%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
63/100
04435 - Exeter, ME

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A-
$1,114/yr
Avg premium, 84th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
78.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
93.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 04435's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,114 Among the lowest lower than 84% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,114/yr
Below-median premium
+0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
186.9%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.97%
Avg severity: $105,639
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04435 (Exeter, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04435 (Exeter, ME) runs $1,114 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 10 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04435 comes in 37% below, the 16th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (below), ranking #241 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Livermore Falls (ZIP 04254) at $1,114, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 186.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 04435. About 1.97% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $105,639.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 04435 premiums risen 0.2%, spanning $1,112 to $1,210 (five-year average: $1,146), an annualized rate of +0.0% per year.

Penobscot County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 78.0 (Relatively Low), 78th percentile nationally and #3 of 16 Maine counties - 37% above the state mean of 56.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 31.5 · Community Resilience 93.5. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 04435 Compares

vs National Average
$1,114 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,114 vs $1,294
14% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04435, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,114
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04435.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,112 -
2019 $1,210 +8.8%
2020 $1,117 -7.7%
2021 $1,175 +5.2%
2022 $1,114 -5.2%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 04435 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,146
Premium Range
$1,112 - $1,210
Annual Change Rate
+0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Penobscot County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 04435 via FIPS 23019. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
78.0
Relatively Low · 78th national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 16 Maine counties · state mean 56.7
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $5,041,775

Social Vulnerability Index 31.5 · Community Resilience 93.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Maine NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Maine for ZIP 04435

Cross-state peers for ZIP 04435: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Maine. County hazard context (Penobscot, NRI 78.0) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,114/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 04435?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04435 (Exeter, ME) is comparatively affordable at $1,114 per year as of 2022, just the 16th percentile nationally, #241 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Exeter, ME?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 04435: a claims frequency of 1.97% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (186.9%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04435 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04435 lands in the 16th percentile: its $1,114/yr average is 37% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04435?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04435 is N/A in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04435 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04435 have ranged from $1,112 to $1,210, with a 5-year average of $1,146. The annualized change rate is +0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 04435 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04435 runs 14% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,114/yr), ranking #241 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 04435?
County NRI 78.0 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 04435 via Penobscot County FIPS 23019. In-state rank #3 of 16; national percentile 78th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 04435

This ZIP's premiums run at the 16th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.