ZIP 04762 · Aroostook County

New Sweden, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04762, New Sweden, Maine.

3.9%
Loss ratio
3.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#112 of 395
Maine rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in New Sweden, ME (ZIP 04762) runs $1,278/yr on average: the 29th percentile nationally and 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,278
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+6.1%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,278/yr
+6.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.04%
Avg severity: $2,453
Nonrenewal Rate
3.06%
+9.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04762 (New Sweden, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04762 (New Sweden, ME) runs $1,278 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 5 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04762 comes in 28% below, the 29th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (below), ranking #112 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Durham (ZIP 04222) at $1,283, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 04762 is 3.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.04%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,453. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 3.06% in this ZIP, a rise of 9.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.1% through 2022, ranging $1,205 to $1,278 with a 5-year average of $1,252, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 04762 Compares

vs National Average
$1,278 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,278 vs $1,294
1% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04762, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,278
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04762.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,205 -
2019 $1,231 +2.1%
2020 $1,275 +3.6%
2021 $1,269 -0.5%
2022 $1,278 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,252
Premium Range
$1,205 - $1,278
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04762

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

  • Put ZIP 04762 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 04762?
At the 29th percentile nationally, #112 of 395 ZIPs in Maine, ZIP 04762 (New Sweden, ME) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,278 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +6.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Sweden, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04762: a claims frequency of 2.04%, a loss ratio of 3.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.06%, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04762 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04762 premiums of $1,278/yr are 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04762?
ZIP 04762 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.06% in Maine, a rise of 9.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04762 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04762 runs $1,205-$1,278 (5-year average $1,252). The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 04762 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04762 averages $1,278/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #112 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.