ZIP 04005 · York County

Biddeford, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04005, Biddeford, Maine.

45.3%
Loss ratio
0.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#229 of 395
Maine rank
186
Policies

The verdict

Biddeford, ME (ZIP 04005) averages $1,125/yr for homeowners insurance, 37% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally.

$1,125
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+3.3%
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)
$1,125/yr
+3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.33%
Avg severity: $15,309
Nonrenewal Rate
0.39%
-53.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04005 (Biddeford, ME)

ZIP 04005 (Biddeford, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,125 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 186 reported policies. That is 37% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 17th percentile nationally. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 13% below that figure, ranking #229 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Vassalboro (ZIP 04989) at $1,125, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 45.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 04005. About 3.33% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,309. 0.39% of ZIP 04005 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 53.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 04005 costs have risen 3.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,089 to a high of $1,128, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 04005 Compares

vs National Average
$1,125 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,125 vs $1,294
13% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04005, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,090$1,100$1,110$1,120$1,130 20182019202020212022 $1,125
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04005.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,089 -
2019 $1,110 +1.9%
2020 $1,128 +1.6%
2021 $1,126 -0.2%
2022 $1,125 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,116
Premium Range
$1,089 - $1,128
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04005

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 04005?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04005 (Biddeford, ME) is comparatively affordable at $1,125 per year as of 2022, just the 17th percentile nationally, #229 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Biddeford, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04005: a claims frequency of 3.33%, a loss ratio of 45.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.39%, placing this ZIP in the 17th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04005 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04005 premiums of $1,125/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04005?
Insurers decline to renew 0.39% of policies in ZIP 04005 in Maine, a drop of 53.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04005 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04005 have ranged from $1,089 to $1,128, with a 5-year average of $1,116. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 04005 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04005 averages $1,125/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #229 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.