ZIP 04860 · Knox County

Tenants Harbor, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04860, Tenants Harbor, Maine.

6.9%
Loss ratio
0.99%
Nonrenewal rate
#62 of 395
Maine rank
34
Policies

The verdict

At $1,524/yr, Tenants Harbor, ME (ZIP 04860) sits in the 48th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 14% below the U.S. average.

$1,524
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+3.8%
since 2018
48th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,524/yr
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.41%
Avg severity: $7,425
Nonrenewal Rate
0.99%
+61.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04860 (Tenants Harbor, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04860 (Tenants Harbor, ME) runs $1,524 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 34 reported policies. That is 14% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 18% above that figure, ranking #62 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Corea (ZIP 04624) at $1,523, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 6.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,425. 0.99% of ZIP 04860 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 61.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04860 have risen by 3.8%, ranging from $1,468 to $1,550 with a five-year average of $1,515, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 04860 Compares

vs National Average
$1,524 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,524 vs $1,294
18% above state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04860, 2018–2022

$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560 20182019202020212022 $1,524
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04860.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,468 -
2019 $1,491 +1.6%
2020 $1,541 +3.3%
2021 $1,550 +0.6%
2022 $1,524 -1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,515
Premium Range
$1,468 - $1,550
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04860

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

  • Compare ZIP 04860 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 04860?
ZIP 04860 (Tenants Harbor, ME) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,524 per year as of 2022 (48th percentile, #62 of 395 ZIPs in Maine). Premiums have changed +3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tenants Harbor, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04860: claims frequency (1.41%), loss ratio (6.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.99%), together placing this ZIP at the 48th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04860 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04860 premiums of $1,524/yr are 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04860?
Insurers decline to renew 0.99% of policies in ZIP 04860 in Maine, a rise of 61.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04860 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04860 runs $1,468-$1,550 (5-year average $1,515). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 04860 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04860 runs 18% above the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,524/yr), ranking #62 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.