ZIP 04747 · Aroostook County

Island Falls, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04747, Island Falls, Maine.

34.7%
Loss ratio
0.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#281 of 395
Maine rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Island Falls, ME (ZIP 04747) runs $1,082/yr on average: the 14th percentile nationally and 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,082
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+6.6%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,082/yr
+6.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.00%
Avg severity: $37,376
Nonrenewal Rate
0.67%
-35.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04747 (Island Falls, ME)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04747 (Island Falls, ME) at $1,082 per year for 2022 across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 39% below that mark and lands in the 14th national percentile. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 16% below that figure, ranking #281 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Old Town (ZIP 04468) at $1,083, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04747 shows a 34.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.00% of policies in ZIP 04747 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $37,376. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.67%, a drop of 35.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.6% through 2022, ranging $1,015 to $1,082 with a 5-year average of $1,052, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 04747 Compares

vs National Average
$1,082 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,082 vs $1,294
16% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04747, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,082
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04747.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,015 -
2019 $1,057 +4.2%
2020 $1,043 -1.4%
2021 $1,064 +2.0%
2022 $1,082 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,052
Premium Range
$1,015 - $1,082
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04747

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

  • Compare ZIP 04747 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 04747?
ZIP 04747 (Island Falls, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 14th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,082 per year, #281 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +6.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Island Falls, ME?
In ZIP 04747, insurers report a 34.7% loss ratio, a 1.00% claims frequency, and a 0.67% nonrenewal rate, the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04747 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04747 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,082/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04747?
ZIP 04747 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.67% in Maine, a drop of 35.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04747 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04747 runs $1,015-$1,082 (5-year average $1,052). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 04747 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04747 averages $1,082/yr, 16% below that figure, ranking #281 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.