ZIP 04575 · Lincoln County

West Boothbay Harbor, ME Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 04575, West Boothbay Harbor, Maine averages $1,659/yr.

17.8%
Loss ratio
#46 of 395
Maine rank
49
Policies

The verdict

At $1,659/yr, West Boothbay Harbor, ME (ZIP 04575) sits in the 58th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 7% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,659
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-6.9%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
65/100
04575 - West Boothbay Harbor, 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 D
$1,659/yr
Avg premium, 42nd 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 04575's premium sits nationally

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

$1,659 Around the middle lower than 42% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,659/yr
Near-median premium
-6.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.8%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.51%
Avg severity: $8,405
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04575 (West Boothbay Harbor, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04575 (West Boothbay Harbor, ME) runs $1,659 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 49 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04575 in the 58th percentile, 7% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 28% (above), ranking #46 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Kennebunkport (ZIP 04046) at $1,666, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 17.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 04575. About 3.51% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,405.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 04575 costs have fallen 6.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,659 to a high of $1,952, an annualized rate of -1.8% per year.

ZIP 04575 sits in Lincoln County, where FEMA's National Risk Index reads 31.8 - a lower-tercile score at the 32nd national percentile (#14 of 16 Maine counties). Top hazard: Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 35.5 · Community Resilience 95.4.

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 04575 Compares

vs National Average
$1,659 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,659 vs $1,294
28% above state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04575, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,659
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04575.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,782 -
2019 $1,750 -1.8%
2020 $1,779 +1.6%
2021 $1,952 +9.7%
2022 $1,659 -15.0%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 04575

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,784
Premium Range
$1,659 - $1,952
Annual Change Rate
-1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Lincoln County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 04575 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.

Cross-state FIO peers for a lower-NRI ZIP (Lincoln County)

ZIP 04575's county NRI is 31.8 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Maine containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,659/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 04575?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04575 (West Boothbay Harbor, ME) averages $1,659 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 58th percentile, #46 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed -6.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Boothbay Harbor, ME?
In ZIP 04575, insurers report a 17.8% loss ratio, a 3.51% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 58th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04575 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04575 premiums of $1,659/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 58th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04575?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 04575 in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04575 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04575 runs $1,659-$1,952 (5-year average $1,784). The annualized change rate is -1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 04575 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04575 has an average premium of $1,659/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 28% above the state average, ranking #46 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 04575?
County NRI 31.8 (Very Low) covers ZIP 04575 via Lincoln County FIPS 23015. In-state rank #14 of 16; national percentile 32nd; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 04575

This ZIP's premiums run at the 58th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

  • See how West Boothbay Harbor, ME compares to every other ZIP in Maine. Maine overview
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These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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