ZIP 04579 · Sagadahoc County

Woolwich, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04579, Woolwich, Maine.

12.3%
Loss ratio
0.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#115 of 395
Maine rank
33
Policies

The verdict

At $1,265/yr, Woolwich, ME (ZIP 04579) sits in the 28th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,265
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+9.8%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,265/yr
+9.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.94%
Avg severity: $8,040
Nonrenewal Rate
0.73%
-8.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04579 (Woolwich, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04579 (Woolwich, ME) pay an average of $1,265 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 33 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04579 in the 28th percentile, 29% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (below), ranking #115 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Porter (ZIP 04068) at $1,265, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 12.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 04579. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.94%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,040. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.73%, a drop of 8.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04579 have risen by 9.8%, ranging from $1,152 to $1,265 with a five-year average of $1,220, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 04579 Compares

vs National Average
$1,265 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,265 vs $1,294
2% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04579, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,265
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04579.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,152 -
2019 $1,210 +5.0%
2020 $1,212 +0.2%
2021 $1,262 +4.1%
2022 $1,265 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,220
Premium Range
$1,152 - $1,265
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04579

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

  • Put ZIP 04579 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 04579?
ZIP 04579 (Woolwich, ME) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,265 per year as of 2022 (28th percentile, #115 of 395 ZIPs in Maine). Premiums have changed +9.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Woolwich, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04579: a claims frequency of 1.94%, a loss ratio of 12.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.73%, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04579 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04579 premiums of $1,265/yr are 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04579?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04579 is 0.73%, a drop of 8.9% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04579 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04579 have ranged from $1,152 to $1,265, with a 5-year average of $1,220. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 04579 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04579 runs 2% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,265/yr), ranking #115 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.