ZIP 03901 · York County

Berwick, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 03901, Berwick, Maine.

15.3%
Loss ratio
0.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#247 of 395
Maine rank
74
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Berwick, ME (ZIP 03901) runs $1,108/yr on average: the 16th percentile nationally and 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,108
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+7.6%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,108/yr
+7.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.37%
Avg severity: $7,168
Nonrenewal Rate
0.55%
-44.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 03901 (Berwick, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 03901 (Berwick, ME) runs $1,108 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 74 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 38% below that mark and lands in the 16th national percentile. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 14% below that figure, ranking #247 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Hanover (ZIP 04237) at $1,108, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 15.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 03901. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.37%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,168. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.55% in this ZIP, a drop of 44.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 03901 costs have risen 7.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,030 to a high of $1,108, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 03901 Compares

vs National Average
$1,108 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,108 vs $1,294
14% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 03901, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,108
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 03901.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,030 -
2019 $1,061 +3.0%
2020 $1,068 +0.7%
2021 $1,066 -0.2%
2022 $1,108 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,067
Premium Range
$1,030 - $1,108
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 03901

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

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 03901?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 03901 (Berwick, ME) is comparatively affordable at $1,108 per year as of 2022, just the 16th percentile nationally, #247 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +7.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Berwick, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 03901: a claims frequency of 2.37%, a loss ratio of 15.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.55%, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 03901 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 03901 lands in the 16th percentile: its $1,108/yr average is 38% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 03901?
ZIP 03901 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.55% in Maine, a drop of 44.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 03901 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 03901 have ranged from $1,030 to $1,108, with a 5-year average of $1,067. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 03901 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 03901 runs 14% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,108/yr), ranking #247 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.