ZIP 04681 Insurance Data

Stonington, Maine · Hancock County · 41 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,574/yr
-0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.48%
Avg severity: $4,286
Nonrenewal Rate
0.30%
-49.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04681 (Stonington, ME)

ZIP 04681 (Stonington, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,574 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 41 reported policies. That is 11% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 52th percentile nationally. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 22% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 04681 is 4.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,286. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.30% in this ZIP, a drop of 49.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04681 have fallen by 0.2%, ranging from $1,574 to $1,653 with a five-year average of $1,612 — an annualized rate of -0.1% per year. 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 04681 Compares

vs National Average
$1,574 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,574 vs $1,294
22% above state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,577
2019 $1,613 +2.3%
2020 $1,643 +1.8%
2021 $1,653 +0.7%
2022 $1,574 -4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,612
Premium Range
$1,574 - $1,653
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 04681?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04681 (Stonington, ME) is $1,574 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stonington, ME?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.48% in this ZIP), loss ratio (4.0%), and nonrenewal rates (0.30%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04681 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04681 premiums of $1,574/yr are 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 52th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04681?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04681 is 0.30%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -49.4% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04681 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04681 have ranged from $1,574 to $1,653, with a 5-year average of $1,612. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 04681 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04681 has an average premium of $1,574/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 22% above the state average.

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