ZIP 04969 · Penobscot County

Plymouth, ME Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 04969, Plymouth, Maine averages $1,060/yr.

33.4%
Loss ratio
#309 of 395
Maine rank
17
Policies

The verdict

At $1,060/yr, Plymouth, ME (ZIP 04969) sits in the 12th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 40% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,060
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+14.4%
since 2018
12th
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
65/100
04969 - Plymouth, 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
$1,060/yr
Avg premium, 88th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
78.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
93.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 04969's premium sits nationally

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

$1,060 Among the lowest lower than 88% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,060/yr
Below-median premium
+14.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.17%
Avg severity: $8,496
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04969 (Plymouth, ME)

ZIP 04969 (Plymouth, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,060 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 17 reported policies. That is 40% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 18% below, ranking #309 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Windham (ZIP 04062) at $1,059, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 33.4%, 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 4.17%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,496.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04969 have risen by 14.4%, ranging from $926 to $1,060 with a five-year average of $966, an annualized rate of +3.4% per year.

Penobscot County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 78.0 (Relatively Low), 78th percentile nationally and #3 of 16 Maine counties - 37% above the state mean of 56.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 31.5 · Community Resilience 93.5. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 04969 Compares

vs National Average
$1,060 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,060 vs $1,294
18% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04969, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,060
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04969.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $927 -
2019 $926 -0.1%
2020 $944 +2.0%
2021 $973 +3.0%
2022 $1,060 +8.9%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 04969

5-Year Avg Premium
$966
Premium Range
$926 - $1,060
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Penobscot County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 04969 via FIPS 23019. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
78.0
Relatively Low · 78th national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 16 Maine counties · state mean 56.7
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $5,041,775

Social Vulnerability Index 31.5 · Community Resilience 93.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Maine for ZIP 04969

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 04969 in Penobscot County (NRI 78.0, hazard Hurricane), both outside Maine. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,060/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 04969?
ZIP 04969 (Plymouth, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 12th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,060 per year, #309 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +14.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Plymouth, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04969: claims frequency (4.17%), loss ratio (33.4%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04969 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04969 premiums of $1,060/yr are 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04969?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04969 is N/A in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04969 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04969 runs $926-$1,060 (5-year average $966). The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 04969 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04969 runs 18% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,060/yr), ranking #309 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 04969?
Penobscot County scores 78.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 78th percentile nationally and #3 of 16 Maine counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 04969

This ZIP's premiums run at the 12th 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.