ZIP 04859 · Knox County

Spruce Head, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04859, Spruce Head, Maine.

25.4%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#53 of 395
Maine rank
42
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 04859 (Spruce Head, ME) homeowners insurance averages $1,563/yr, 51st percentile nationally, 12% below the U.S. norm.

$1,563
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+8.4%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,563/yr
+8.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.37%
Avg severity: $16,760
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
+4.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04859 (Spruce Head, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04859 (Spruce Head, ME) runs $1,563 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 42 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04859 comes in 12% below, the 51st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 21% above, ranking #53 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Peaks Island (ZIP 04108) at $1,572, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 04859 is 25.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.37%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,760. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.79%, a rise of 4.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 04859 costs have risen 8.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,441 to a high of $1,569, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 04859 Compares

vs National Average
$1,563 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,563 vs $1,294
21% above state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04859, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,563
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04859.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,441 -
2019 $1,468 +1.8%
2020 $1,569 +6.9%
2021 $1,523 -2.9%
2022 $1,563 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,513
Premium Range
$1,441 - $1,569
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04859

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

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 04859?
ZIP 04859 (Spruce Head, ME) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,563 per year as of 2022 (51st percentile, #53 of 395 ZIPs in Maine). Premiums have changed +8.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Spruce Head, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04859: claims frequency (2.37%), loss ratio (25.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.79%), together placing this ZIP at the 51st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04859 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04859 lands in the 51st percentile: its $1,563/yr average is 12% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04859?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04859 is 0.79%, a rise of 4.0% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04859 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04859 runs $1,441-$1,569 (5-year average $1,513). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 04859 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04859 has an average premium of $1,563/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 21% above the state average, ranking #53 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.