ZIP 04970 · Franklin County

Rangeley, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04970, Rangeley, Maine.

11.8%
Loss ratio
0.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#108 of 395
Maine rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Rangeley, ME (ZIP 04970) runs $1,292/yr on average: the 31st percentile nationally and 27% below the U.S. average.

$1,292
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+8.1%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,292/yr
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.80%
Avg severity: $8,471
Nonrenewal Rate
0.49%
+34.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04970 (Rangeley, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04970 (Rangeley, ME) pay an average of $1,292 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04970 comes in 27% below, the 31st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Maine's average of $1,294, ZIP 04970 is 0% below, ranking #108 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Raymond (ZIP 04071) at $1,292, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04970 shows a 11.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.80%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,471. 0.49% of ZIP 04970 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 34.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.1% through 2022, ranging $1,195 to $1,292 with a 5-year average of $1,240, 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 04970 Compares

vs National Average
$1,292 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,292 vs $1,294
0% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04970, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,292
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04970.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,195 -
2019 $1,215 +1.7%
2020 $1,246 +2.5%
2021 $1,253 +0.5%
2022 $1,292 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,240
Premium Range
$1,195 - $1,292
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04970

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

  • Put ZIP 04970 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 04970?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04970 (Rangeley, ME) averages $1,292 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 31st percentile, #108 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rangeley, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04970: a claims frequency of 1.80%, a loss ratio of 11.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.49%, placing this ZIP in the 31st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04970 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04970 premiums of $1,292/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 31st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04970?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04970 is 0.49%, a rise of 34.8% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04970 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04970 have ranged from $1,195 to $1,292, with a 5-year average of $1,240. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 04970 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04970 has an average premium of $1,292/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 0% below the state average, ranking #108 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.