ZIP 04541 · Lincoln County

Chamberlain, ME Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 04541, Chamberlain, Maine averages $2,067/yr.

15.1%
Loss ratio
#18 of 395
Maine rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Chamberlain, ME (ZIP 04541) averages $2,067/yr for homeowners insurance, 16% above the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally.

$2,067
Avg premium (2022)
+16%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-0.8%
since 2018
78th
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
58/100
04541 - Chamberlain, 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 F
$2,067/yr
Avg premium, 22nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B-
31.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
95.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 04541's premium sits nationally

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

$2,067 Higher than most more expensive than 78% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,067/yr
Above-median premium
-0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.33%
Avg severity: $9,385
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04541 (Chamberlain, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04541 (Chamberlain, ME) runs $2,067 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 16 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04541 in the 78th percentile, 16% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 60% (above), ranking #18 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Southport (ZIP 04576) at $2,072, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04541 shows a 15.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.33% of policies in ZIP 04541 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,385.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 04541 costs have fallen 0.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,851 to a high of $2,084, an annualized rate of -0.2% per year.

Lincoln County's FEMA NRI score is 31.8 (Very Low), only the 32nd national percentile and #14 of 16 Maine counties - 44% below the state mean 56.7. Leading mapped hazard remains Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 35.5 · Community Resilience 95.4. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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 04541 Compares

vs National Average
$2,067 vs $1,776
16% above national avg
vs Maine Average
$2,067 vs $1,294
60% above state avg
National Percentile
78th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04541, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,067
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04541.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,084 -
2019 $1,851 -11.2%
2020 $1,927 +4.1%
2021 $1,961 +1.8%
2022 $2,067 +5.4%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 04541 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,978
Premium Range
$1,851 - $2,084
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Lincoln County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 04541 via FIPS 23015. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
31.8
Very Low · 32nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#14
of 16 Maine counties · state mean 56.7
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $3,240,301

Social Vulnerability Index 35.5 · Community Resilience 95.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 04541's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 04541 in Lincoln County (NRI 31.8, hazard Hurricane), both outside Maine. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,067/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 04541?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04541 (Chamberlain, ME) averages $2,067 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 78th percentile, #18 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed -0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chamberlain, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04541: a claims frequency of 3.33%, a loss ratio of 15.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 78th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04541 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04541 premiums of $2,067/yr are 16% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 78th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04541?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 04541 in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04541 over 5 years?
ZIP 04541 premiums spanned $1,851 to $2,084 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,978. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 04541 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04541 averages $2,067/yr, 60% above that figure, ranking #18 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 04541?
County NRI 31.8 (Very Low) covers ZIP 04541 via Lincoln County FIPS 23015. In-state rank #14 of 16; national percentile 32nd; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 04541

This ZIP's premiums run at the 78th 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.