ZIP 04653 · Hancock County

Bass Harbor, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04653, Bass Harbor, Maine.

25.2%
Loss ratio
#152 of 395
Maine rank
66
Policies

The verdict

Bass Harbor, ME (ZIP 04653) averages $1,200/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally.

$1,200
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
-9.3%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,200/yr
-9.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.96%
Avg severity: $10,219
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04653 (Bass Harbor, ME)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04653 (Bass Harbor, ME) at $1,200 per year for 2022 across approximately 66 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04653 in the 23rd percentile, 32% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #152 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Orland (ZIP 04472) at $1,200, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 04653 is 25.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.96%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,219.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 04653 premiums fallen 9.3%, spanning $1,200 to $1,327 (five-year average: $1,280), 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 04653 Compares

vs National Average
$1,200 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,200 vs $1,294
7% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04653, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,200
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04653.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,324 -
2019 $1,294 -2.3%
2020 $1,327 +2.5%
2021 $1,253 -5.5%
2022 $1,200 -4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,280
Premium Range
$1,200 - $1,327
Annual Change Rate
-2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04653

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

  • Put ZIP 04653 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 04653?
At the 23rd percentile nationally, #152 of 395 ZIPs in Maine, ZIP 04653 (Bass Harbor, ME) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,200 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -9.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bass Harbor, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04653: a claims frequency of 2.96%, a loss ratio of 25.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 23rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04653 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04653 premiums of $1,200/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04653?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 04653 in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04653 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04653 have ranged from $1,200 to $1,327, with a 5-year average of $1,280. The annualized change rate is -2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 04653 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04653 averages $1,200/yr, 7% below that figure, ranking #152 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.