ZIP 04609 · Hancock County

Bar Harbor, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04609, Bar Harbor, Maine.

71.0%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#61 of 395
Maine rank
47
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 04609 (Bar Harbor, ME) homeowners insurance averages $1,531/yr, 49th percentile nationally, 14% below the U.S. norm.

$1,531
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+5.0%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,531/yr
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
71.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.40%
Avg severity: $31,966
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
+11.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04609 (Bar Harbor, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04609 (Bar Harbor, ME) pay an average of $1,531 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 47 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04609 comes in 14% below, the 49th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 18% above, ranking #61 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Tenants Harbor (ZIP 04860) at $1,524, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04609 shows a 71.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,966. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.60%, a rise of 11.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 04609 premiums risen 5.0%, spanning $1,451 to $1,531 (five-year average: $1,494), an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 04609 Compares

vs National Average
$1,531 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,531 vs $1,294
18% above state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04609, 2018–2022

$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540 20182019202020212022 $1,531
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04609.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,458 -
2019 $1,451 -0.4%
2020 $1,511 +4.1%
2021 $1,520 +0.6%
2022 $1,531 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,494
Premium Range
$1,451 - $1,531
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04609

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

  • Put ZIP 04609 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 04609?
At the 49th percentile nationally, #61 of 395 ZIPs in Maine, ZIP 04609 (Bar Harbor, ME) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,531 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bar Harbor, ME?
In ZIP 04609, insurers report a 71.0% loss ratio, a 3.40% claims frequency, and a 0.60% nonrenewal rate, the 49th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04609 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04609 premiums of $1,531/yr are 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 49th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04609?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04609 is 0.60%, a rise of 11.7% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04609 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04609 have ranged from $1,451 to $1,531, with a 5-year average of $1,494. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 04609 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04609 has an average premium of $1,531/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 18% above the state average, ranking #61 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.