ZIP 04674 · Hancock County

Seal Cove, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04674, Seal Cove, Maine.

17.1%
Loss ratio
0.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#43 of 395
Maine rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Seal Cove, ME (ZIP 04674) averages $1,692/yr for homeowners insurance, 5% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally.

$1,692
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+9.2%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,692/yr
+9.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.65%
Avg severity: $7,935
Nonrenewal Rate
0.73%
-3.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04674 (Seal Cove, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04674 (Seal Cove, ME) runs $1,692 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 22 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04674 in the 60th percentile, 5% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 31% above that figure, ranking #43 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Walpole (ZIP 04573) at $1,695, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 17.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 04674. About 3.65% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,935. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.73% in this ZIP, a drop of 3.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 9.2% through 2022, ranging $1,325 to $1,692 with a 5-year average of $1,502, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 04674 Compares

vs National Average
$1,692 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,692 vs $1,294
31% above state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04674, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,692
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04674.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,549 -
2019 $1,325 -14.4%
2020 $1,482 +11.8%
2021 $1,460 -1.5%
2022 $1,692 +15.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,502
Premium Range
$1,325 - $1,692
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04674

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

  • Put ZIP 04674 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Maine compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 04674?
ZIP 04674 (Seal Cove, ME) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,692 per year as of 2022 (60th percentile, #43 of 395 ZIPs in Maine). Premiums have changed +9.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Seal Cove, ME?
In ZIP 04674, insurers report a 17.1% loss ratio, a 3.65% claims frequency, and a 0.73% nonrenewal rate, the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04674 compared to the national average?
At $1,692/yr, ZIP 04674 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04674?
ZIP 04674 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.73% in Maine, a drop of 3.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04674 over 5 years?
ZIP 04674 premiums spanned $1,325 to $1,692 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,502. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 04674 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04674 runs 31% above the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,692/yr), ranking #43 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.