ZIP 04630 · Washington County

East Machias, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04630, East Machias, Maine.

9.6%
Loss ratio
0.27%
Nonrenewal rate
#161 of 395
Maine rank
6
Policies

The verdict

East Machias, ME (ZIP 04630) averages $1,191/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally.

$1,191
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+6.2%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,191/yr
+6.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.47%
Avg severity: $4,605
Nonrenewal Rate
0.27%
-83.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04630 (East Machias, ME)

ZIP 04630 (East Machias, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,191 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% below that mark and lands in the 22nd national percentile. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #161 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Acton (ZIP 04001) at $1,192, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 9.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 04630. About 2.47% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,605. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.27%, a drop of 83.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 04630 costs have risen 6.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,122 to a high of $1,191, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 04630 Compares

vs National Average
$1,191 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,191 vs $1,294
8% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04630, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,191
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04630.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,122 -
2019 $1,154 +2.9%
2020 $1,145 -0.8%
2021 $1,173 +2.5%
2022 $1,191 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,157
Premium Range
$1,122 - $1,191
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04630

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

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 04630?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04630 (East Machias, ME) averages $1,191 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 22nd percentile, #161 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +6.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in East Machias, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04630: a claims frequency of 2.47%, a loss ratio of 9.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.27%, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04630 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04630 premiums of $1,191/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04630?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04630 is 0.27%, a drop of 83.0% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04630 over 5 years?
ZIP 04630 premiums spanned $1,122 to $1,191 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,157. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 04630 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04630 averages $1,191/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #161 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.