ZIP 04740 · Aroostook County

Easton, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04740, Easton, Maine.

44.1%
Loss ratio
0.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#363 of 395
Maine rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Easton, ME (ZIP 04740) runs $1,000/yr on average: the 8th percentile nationally and 44% below the U.S. average.

$1,000
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
-2.8%
since 2018
8th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,000/yr
-2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.86%
Avg severity: $11,427
Nonrenewal Rate
0.43%
-77.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04740 (Easton, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04740 (Easton, ME) runs $1,000 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 12 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04740 comes in 44% below, the 8th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Maine's average of $1,294, ZIP 04740 is 23% below, ranking #363 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Corinna (ZIP 04928) at $1,000, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 44.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.86% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,427. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.43% in this ZIP, a drop of 77.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.8% through 2022, ranging $979 to $1,032 with a 5-year average of $1,009, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 04740 Compares

vs National Average
$1,000 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,000 vs $1,294
23% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04740, 2018–2022

$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,000
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04740.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,029 -
2019 $1,032 +0.3%
2020 $979 -5.1%
2021 $1,004 +2.5%
2022 $1,000 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,009
Premium Range
$979 - $1,032
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04740

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

  • Put ZIP 04740 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
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 04740?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04740 (Easton, ME) is comparatively affordable at $1,000 per year as of 2022, just the 8th percentile nationally, #363 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed -2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Easton, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04740: claims frequency (3.86%), loss ratio (44.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.43%), together placing this ZIP at the 8th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04740 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04740 lands in the 8th percentile: its $1,000/yr average is 44% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04740?
Insurers decline to renew 0.43% of policies in ZIP 04740 in Maine, a drop of 77.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04740 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04740 have ranged from $979 to $1,032, with a 5-year average of $1,009. The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 04740 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04740 has an average premium of $1,000/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 23% below the state average, ranking #363 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.