ZIP 04462 · Penobscot County

Millinocket, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04462, Millinocket, Maine.

21.6%
Loss ratio
1.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#384 of 395
Maine rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Millinocket, ME (ZIP 04462) runs $956/yr on average: the 5th percentile nationally and 46% below the U.S. average.

$956
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+5.4%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$956/yr
+5.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.43%
Avg severity: $8,510
Nonrenewal Rate
1.02%
-16.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04462 (Millinocket, ME)

ZIP 04462 (Millinocket, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $956 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04462 in the 5th percentile, 46% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 26% below that figure, ranking #384 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Caribou (ZIP 04736) at $957, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04462 shows a 21.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.43%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,510. Insurers decline to renew 1.02% of policies in ZIP 04462 at expiration, a drop of 16.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.4% through 2022, ranging $907 to $956 with a 5-year average of $937, 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 04462 Compares

vs National Average
$956 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$956 vs $1,294
26% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04462, 2018–2022

$900$920$940$960 20182019202020212022 $956
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04462.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $907 -
2019 $938 +3.4%
2020 $953 +1.7%
2021 $933 -2.2%
2022 $956 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$937
Premium Range
$907 - $956
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04462

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

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 04462?
ZIP 04462 (Millinocket, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 5th percentile as of 2022, averaging $956 per year, #384 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +5.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Millinocket, ME?
In ZIP 04462, insurers report a 21.6% loss ratio, a 2.43% claims frequency, and a 1.02% nonrenewal rate, the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04462 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04462 premiums of $956/yr are 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 5th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04462?
ZIP 04462 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.02% in Maine, a drop of 16.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04462 over 5 years?
ZIP 04462 premiums spanned $907 to $956 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $937. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 04462 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04462 averages $956/yr, 26% below that figure, ranking #384 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.