ZIP 04460 · Penobscot County

Medway, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04460, Medway, Maine.

31.9%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#367 of 395
Maine rank
5
Policies

The verdict

At $994/yr, Medway, ME (ZIP 04460) sits in the 7th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 44% below the U.S. average.

$994
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+5.5%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$994/yr
+5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.47%
Avg severity: $9,131
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
-60.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04460 (Medway, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04460 (Medway, ME) pay an average of $994 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 44% below that mark and lands in the 7th national percentile. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 23% below, ranking #367 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Sinclair (ZIP 04779) at $996, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04460 shows a 31.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.47%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,131. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.77% in this ZIP, a drop of 60.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 04460 costs have risen 5.5% since 2018, from a low of $943 to a high of $995, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 04460 Compares

vs National Average
$994 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$994 vs $1,294
23% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04460, 2018–2022

$940$960$980$1,000 20182019202020212022 $994
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04460.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $943 -
2019 $978 +3.7%
2020 $995 +1.7%
2021 $970 -2.5%
2022 $994 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$976
Premium Range
$943 - $995
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04460

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

  • Put ZIP 04460 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
  • 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 04460?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04460 (Medway, ME) is comparatively affordable at $994 per year as of 2022, just the 7th percentile nationally, #367 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Medway, ME?
In ZIP 04460, insurers report a 31.9% loss ratio, a 3.47% claims frequency, and a 0.77% nonrenewal rate, the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04460 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04460 premiums of $994/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04460?
ZIP 04460 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.77% in Maine, a drop of 60.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04460 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04460 have ranged from $943 to $995, with a 5-year average of $976. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 04460 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04460 runs 23% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $994/yr), ranking #367 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.