ZIP 04988 · Waldo County

Unity, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04988, Unity, Maine.

17.9%
Loss ratio
1.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#233 of 395
Maine rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Unity, ME (ZIP 04988) averages $1,122/yr for homeowners insurance, 37% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally.

$1,122
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+12.5%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,122/yr
+12.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.35%
Avg severity: $8,583
Nonrenewal Rate
1.17%
+25.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04988 (Unity, ME)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04988 (Unity, ME) at $1,122 per year for 2022 across approximately 16 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04988 comes in 37% below, the 17th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #233 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Dixmont (ZIP 04932) at $1,123, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 17.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.35%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,583. Insurers decline to renew 1.17% of policies in ZIP 04988 at expiration, a rise of 25.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04988 have risen by 12.5%, ranging from $997 to $1,122 with a five-year average of $1,053, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 04988 Compares

vs National Average
$1,122 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,122 vs $1,294
13% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04988, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,122
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04988.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $997 -
2019 $1,045 +4.8%
2020 $1,034 -1.1%
2021 $1,068 +3.3%
2022 $1,122 +5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,053
Premium Range
$997 - $1,122
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04988

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

  • Put ZIP 04988 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 04988?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04988 (Unity, ME) is comparatively affordable at $1,122 per year as of 2022, just the 17th percentile nationally, #233 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +12.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Unity, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04988: a claims frequency of 2.35%, a loss ratio of 17.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.17%, placing this ZIP in the 17th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04988 compared to the national average?
At $1,122/yr, ZIP 04988 runs 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04988?
Insurers decline to renew 1.17% of policies in ZIP 04988 in Maine, a rise of 25.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04988 over 5 years?
ZIP 04988 premiums spanned $997 to $1,122 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,053. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 04988 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04988 runs 13% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,122/yr), ranking #233 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.