ZIP 04660 · Hancock County

Mount Desert, ME Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 04660, Mount Desert, Maine averages $2,491/yr.

1.2%
Loss ratio
0.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#13 of 395
Maine rank
17
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Mount Desert, ME sits #2,895 nationally on average premium ($2,491) versus #12,746 on nonrenewal rate (0.81%).

$2,491
Avg premium (2022)
#2,895
of 25,593 on premium
#12,746
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
89th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
48/100
04660 - Mount Desert, ME

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,491/yr
Avg premium, 11th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
55.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
97.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 04660's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,491 Higher than most more expensive than 89% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 04660. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Maine, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 04660; crosshairs: Maine averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$681.4$1765.3$2849.2$3933.1$5017.00.1%0.9%1.7%2.4%3.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 04785 · Van Buren $878/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 04250 · Lisbon $946/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 04448 · Howland $971/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 04438 · Frankfort $986/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 04742 · Fort Fairfield $997/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 04461 · Milford $1,010/yr · 1.50%
  • ZIP 04030 · East Waterboro $1,020/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 04495 · Winn $1,025/yr · 2.63%
  • ZIP 04344 · Farmingdale $1,032/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 04428 · Eddington $1,041/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 04976 · Skowhegan $1,046/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 04945 · Jackman $1,058/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 04106 · South Portland $1,068/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 04743 · Fort Kent $1,070/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 04776 · Sherman $1,076/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 04414 · Brownville $1,083/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 04924 · Canaan $1,085/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 04038 · Gorham $1,092/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 04671 · Robbinston $1,099/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 04973 · Searsmont $1,107/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 04474 · Orrington $1,114/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 04473 · Orono $1,123/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 04974 · Searsport $1,131/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 04910 · Albion $1,134/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 04967 · Pittsfield $1,144/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 04936 · Eustis $1,154/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 04622 · Cherryfield $1,157/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 04287 · Bowdoin $1,159/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 04270 · Oxford $1,170/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 04364 · Winthrop $1,175/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 04001 · Acton $1,192/yr · 0.30%
  • ZIP 04626 · Cutler $1,201/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 04284 · Wayne $1,210/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 04628 · Dennysville $1,228/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 04055 · Naples $1,237/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 04655 · Machiasport $1,258/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 04762 · New Sweden $1,278/yr · 3.06%
  • ZIP 04547 · Friendship $1,299/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 04351 · Manchester $1,325/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 04537 · Boothbay $1,371/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 04849 · Lincolnville $1,417/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 04021 · Cumberland Center $1,458/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 04563 · Cushing $1,521/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 04859 · Spruce Head $1,563/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 04674 · Seal Cove $1,692/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 04079 · Harpswell $1,745/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 04003 · Bailey Island $1,958/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 04660 · Mount Desert (this ZIP) $2,491/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 04616 · Brooklin $2,576/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 04662 · Northeast Harbor $4,820/yr · 0.39%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,491/yr
Above-median premium
+5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.97%
Avg severity: $3,102
Nonrenewal Rate
0.81%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-17.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04660 (Mount Desert, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04660 (Mount Desert, ME) pay an average of $2,491 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 17 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04660 in the 89th percentile, 40% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Maine's average of $1,294, ZIP 04660 is 93% above, ranking #13 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Cumberland Foreside (ZIP 04110) at $2,435, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04660 shows a 1.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 0.97% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,102. Insurers decline to renew 0.81% of policies in ZIP 04660 at expiration, a drop of 17.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 04660 premiums risen 5.5%, spanning $2,362 to $2,491 (five-year average: $2,445), an annualized rate of +1.3% per year.

Hancock County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 55.0 (Relatively Low), the 55th national percentile and #9 of 16 Maine counties (3% below the 56.7 state mean). Dominant hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 30.2 · Community Resilience 97.5. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 04660 Compares

vs National Average
$2,491 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs Maine Average
$2,491 vs $1,294
93% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04660, 2018–2022

$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,491
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04660.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,362 -
2019 $2,406 +1.9%
2020 $2,482 +3.1%
2021 $2,486 +0.2%
2022 $2,491 +0.2%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 04660, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,445
Premium Range
$2,362 - $2,491
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Hancock County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 04660 via FIPS 23009. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
55.0
Relatively Low · 55th national percentile
In-state county rank
#9
of 16 Maine counties · state mean 56.7
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $5,923,513

Social Vulnerability Index 30.2 · Community Resilience 97.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Maine NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 04660 (outside Maine)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 04660: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Maine. County hazard context (Hancock, NRI 55.0) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,491/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.81% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 04660?
At the 89th percentile nationally, #13 of 395 ZIPs in Maine, ZIP 04660 (Mount Desert, ME) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,491 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mount Desert, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04660: claims frequency (0.97%), loss ratio (1.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.81%), together placing this ZIP at the 89th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04660 compared to the national average?
At $2,491/yr, ZIP 04660 runs 40% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04660?
Insurers decline to renew 0.81% of policies in ZIP 04660 in Maine, a drop of 17.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04660 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04660 have ranged from $2,362 to $2,491, with a 5-year average of $2,445. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 04660 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04660 averages $2,491/yr, 93% above that figure, ranking #13 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 04660?
County NRI 55.0 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 04660 via Hancock County FIPS 23009. In-state rank #9 of 16; national percentile 55th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 04660

This ZIP's premiums run at the 89th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.