ZIP 04660 · Hancock County

Mount Desert, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04660, Mount Desert, Maine.

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

The verdict

At $2,491/yr, Mount Desert, ME (ZIP 04660) sits in the 89th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 40% above the U.S. average.

$2,491
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
+5.5%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,491/yr
+5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.97%
Avg severity: $3,102
Nonrenewal Rate
0.81%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 04660

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Put ZIP 04660 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
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 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.

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.