ZIP 04537 · Lincoln County

Boothbay, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04537, Boothbay, Maine.

15.0%
Loss ratio
0.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#91 of 395
Maine rank
47
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Boothbay, ME (ZIP 04537) runs $1,371/yr on average: the 37th percentile nationally and 23% below the U.S. average.

$1,371
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+3.0%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,371/yr
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.89%
Avg severity: $7,131
Nonrenewal Rate
0.41%
-73.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04537 (Boothbay, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04537 (Boothbay, ME) runs $1,371 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 47 reported policies. That is 23% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 37th percentile nationally. Against Maine's average of $1,294, ZIP 04537 is 6% above, ranking #91 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Bristol (ZIP 04539) at $1,372, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04537 shows a 15.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.89%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,131. 0.41% of ZIP 04537 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 73.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 04537 premiums risen 3.0%, spanning $1,331 to $1,371 (five-year average: $1,355), an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 04537 Compares

vs National Average
$1,371 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,371 vs $1,294
6% above state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04537, 2018–2022

$1,320$1,330$1,340$1,350$1,360$1,370$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,371
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04537.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,331 -
2019 $1,348 +1.3%
2020 $1,355 +0.5%
2021 $1,370 +1.1%
2022 $1,371 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,355
Premium Range
$1,331 - $1,371
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04537

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

  • Compare ZIP 04537 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 04537?
At the 37th percentile nationally, #91 of 395 ZIPs in Maine, ZIP 04537 (Boothbay, ME) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,371 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Boothbay, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04537: claims frequency (2.89%), loss ratio (15.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.41%), together placing this ZIP at the 37th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04537 compared to the national average?
At $1,371/yr, ZIP 04537 runs 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04537?
Insurers decline to renew 0.41% of policies in ZIP 04537 in Maine, a drop of 73.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04537 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04537 have ranged from $1,331 to $1,371, with a 5-year average of $1,355. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 04537 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04537 runs 6% above the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,371/yr), ranking #91 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.