ZIP 04951 · Waldo County

Monroe, ME Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 04951, Monroe, Maine averages $1,148/yr.

239.5%
Loss ratio
#199 of 395
Maine rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Monroe, ME (ZIP 04951) averages $1,148/yr for homeowners insurance, 35% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally.

$1,148
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+13.7%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B
PlainInsure Livability Score
73/100
04951 - Monroe, ME

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A-
$1,148/yr
Avg premium, 81st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
40.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
82.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 04951's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,148 Among the lowest lower than 81% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,148/yr
Below-median premium
+13.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
239.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.50%
Avg severity: $183,285
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04951 (Monroe, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04951 (Monroe, ME) runs $1,148 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #199 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Monmouth (ZIP 04259) at $1,147, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 239.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 04951. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.50%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $183,285.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04951 have risen by 13.7%, ranging from $1,009 to $1,148 with a five-year average of $1,094, an annualized rate of +3.3% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Waldo County: score 40.6, rating Very Low, hazard Hurricane. National percentile 41st; in-state rank #13/16; 28% below Maine's 56.7 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 32.0 · Community Resilience 82.5.

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 04951 Compares

vs National Average
$1,148 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,148 vs $1,294
11% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04951, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,148
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04951.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,009 -
2019 $1,120 +10.9%
2020 $1,072 -4.3%
2021 $1,122 +4.7%
2022 $1,148 +2.3%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 04951 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,094
Premium Range
$1,009 - $1,148
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Waldo County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 04951 via FIPS 23027. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
40.6
Very Low · 41st national percentile
In-state county rank
#13
of 16 Maine counties · state mean 56.7
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $3,147,539

Social Vulnerability Index 32.0 · Community Resilience 82.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Maine NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 04951

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 04951 in Waldo County (NRI 40.6, hazard Hurricane), both outside Maine. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,148/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 04951?
ZIP 04951 (Monroe, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 19th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,148 per year, #199 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +13.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Monroe, ME?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 04951: a claims frequency of 1.50% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (239.5%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04951 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04951 lands in the 19th percentile: its $1,148/yr average is 35% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04951?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04951 is N/A in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04951 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04951 have ranged from $1,009 to $1,148, with a 5-year average of $1,094. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 04951 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04951 runs 11% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,148/yr), ranking #199 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 04951?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 04951 (Waldo) is 40.6 - #13/16 in Maine, 41st national percentile, top hazard Hurricane. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 04951

This ZIP's premiums run at the 19th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.