ZIP 04634 · Hancock County

Franklin, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04634, Franklin, Maine.

11.9%
Loss ratio
0.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#365 of 395
Maine rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Franklin, ME (ZIP 04634) averages $997/yr for homeowners insurance, 44% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally.

$997
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
-20.2%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$997/yr
-20.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.67%
Avg severity: $7,118
Nonrenewal Rate
0.33%
-74.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04634 (Franklin, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04634 (Franklin, ME) pay an average of $997 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 44% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 23% (below), ranking #365 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Fort Fairfield (ZIP 04742) at $997, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 11.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 04634. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,118. Insurers decline to renew 0.33% of policies in ZIP 04634 at expiration, a drop of 74.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04634 have fallen by 20.2%, ranging from $997 to $1,248 with a five-year average of $1,098, an annualized rate of -5.5% 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 04634 Compares

vs National Average
$997 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$997 vs $1,294
23% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04634, 2018–2022

$900$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300 20182019202020212022 $997
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04634.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,248 -
2019 $1,201 -3.8%
2020 $1,022 -15.0%
2021 $1,020 -0.2%
2022 $997 -2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,098
Premium Range
$997 - $1,248
Annual Change Rate
-5.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04634

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

  • Compare ZIP 04634 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 04634?
At just the 7th national percentile, #365 of 395 ZIPs in Maine, homeowners in ZIP 04634 (Franklin, ME) pay a comparatively low $997 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -20.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Franklin, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04634: claims frequency (1.67%), loss ratio (11.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.33%), together placing this ZIP at the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04634 compared to the national average?
At $997/yr, ZIP 04634 runs 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04634?
ZIP 04634 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.33% in Maine, a drop of 74.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04634 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04634 runs $997-$1,248 (5-year average $1,098). The annualized change rate is -5.5% per year.
How does ZIP 04634 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04634 averages $997/yr, 23% below that figure, ranking #365 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.