ZIP 04862 · Knox County

Union, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04862, Union, Maine.

7.5%
Loss ratio
0.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#311 of 395
Maine rank
21
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 04862 (Union, ME) homeowners insurance averages $1,058/yr, 12th percentile nationally, 40% below the U.S. norm.

$1,058
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+2.5%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,058/yr
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.14%
Avg severity: $3,717
Nonrenewal Rate
0.29%
-84.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04862 (Union, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04862 (Union, ME) pay an average of $1,058 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 21 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04862 comes in 40% below, the 12th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Maine's average of $1,294, ZIP 04862 is 18% below, ranking #311 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Jackman (ZIP 04945) at $1,058, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04862 shows a 7.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,717. Insurers decline to renew 0.29% of policies in ZIP 04862 at expiration, a drop of 84.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04862 have risen by 2.5%, ranging from $1,032 to $1,058 with a five-year average of $1,047, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 04862 Compares

vs National Average
$1,058 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,058 vs $1,294
18% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04862, 2018–2022

$1,030$1,040$1,050$1,060 20182019202020212022 $1,058
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04862.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,032 -
2019 $1,043 +1.1%
2020 $1,056 +1.2%
2021 $1,044 -1.1%
2022 $1,058 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,047
Premium Range
$1,032 - $1,058
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04862

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

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 04862?
At just the 12th national percentile, #311 of 395 ZIPs in Maine, homeowners in ZIP 04862 (Union, ME) pay a comparatively low $1,058 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Union, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04862: a claims frequency of 2.14%, a loss ratio of 7.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.29%, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04862 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04862 lands in the 12th percentile: its $1,058/yr average is 40% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04862?
Insurers decline to renew 0.29% of policies in ZIP 04862 in Maine, a drop of 84.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04862 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04862 runs $1,032-$1,058 (5-year average $1,047). The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 04862 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04862 has an average premium of $1,058/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average, ranking #311 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.