ZIP 04685 · Hancock County

Swans Island, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04685, Swans Island, Maine.

7.3%
Loss ratio
0.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#55 of 395
Maine rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Swans Island, ME (ZIP 04685) runs $1,550/yr on average: the 50th percentile nationally and 13% below the U.S. average.

$1,550
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+7.0%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,550/yr
+7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.81%
Avg severity: $4,031
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
-44.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04685 (Swans Island, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04685 (Swans Island, ME) pay an average of $1,550 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 8 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04685 in the 50th percentile, 13% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 20% above, ranking #55 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is New Harbor (ZIP 04554) at $1,550, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 7.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.81% of policies in ZIP 04685 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,031. 0.56% of ZIP 04685 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 44.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.0% through 2022, ranging $1,449 to $1,550 with a 5-year average of $1,496, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 04685 Compares

vs National Average
$1,550 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,550 vs $1,294
20% above state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04685, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,550
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04685.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,449 -
2019 $1,459 +0.7%
2020 $1,520 +4.1%
2021 $1,503 -1.1%
2022 $1,550 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,496
Premium Range
$1,449 - $1,550
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04685

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 04685 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 04685?
ZIP 04685 (Swans Island, ME) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,550 per year as of 2022 (50th percentile, #55 of 395 ZIPs in Maine). Premiums have changed +7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Swans Island, ME?
In ZIP 04685, insurers report a 7.3% loss ratio, a 2.81% claims frequency, and a 0.56% nonrenewal rate, the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04685 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04685 lands in the 50th percentile: its $1,550/yr average is 13% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04685?
ZIP 04685 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.56% in Maine, a drop of 44.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04685 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04685 have ranged from $1,449 to $1,550, with a 5-year average of $1,496. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 04685 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04685 has an average premium of $1,550/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 20% above the state average, ranking #55 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.