ZIP 04979 · Somerset County

Solon, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04979, Solon, Maine.

3.4%
Loss ratio
0.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#209 of 395
Maine rank
9
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 04979 (Solon, ME) homeowners insurance averages $1,140/yr, 18th percentile nationally, 36% below the U.S. norm.

$1,140
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+4.4%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,140/yr
+4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.36%
Avg severity: $2,873
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04979 (Solon, ME)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04979 (Solon, ME) at $1,140 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. That is 36% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally. Against Maine's average of $1,294, ZIP 04979 is 12% below, ranking #209 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Newport (ZIP 04953) at $1,140, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 3.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 04979. About 1.36% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,873. Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 04979 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04979 have risen by 4.4%, ranging from $1,084 to $1,140 with a five-year average of $1,101, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 04979 Compares

vs National Average
$1,140 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,140 vs $1,294
12% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04979, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,140
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04979.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,092 -
2019 $1,084 -0.7%
2020 $1,096 +1.0%
2021 $1,092 -0.4%
2022 $1,140 +4.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,101
Premium Range
$1,084 - $1,140
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04979

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

  • Put ZIP 04979 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Maine's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Maine overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 04979?
ZIP 04979 (Solon, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 18th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,140 per year, #209 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Solon, ME?
In ZIP 04979, insurers report a 3.4% loss ratio, a 1.36% claims frequency, and a 0.90% nonrenewal rate, the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04979 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04979 premiums of $1,140/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04979?
Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 04979 in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04979 over 5 years?
ZIP 04979 premiums spanned $1,084 to $1,140 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,101. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 04979 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04979 averages $1,140/yr, 12% below that figure, ranking #209 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.