ZIP 04008 · Sagadahoc County

Bowdoinham, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04008, Bowdoinham, Maine.

27.0%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#266 of 395
Maine rank
29
Policies

The verdict

Bowdoinham, ME (ZIP 04008) averages $1,091/yr for homeowners insurance, 39% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally.

$1,091
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+7.0%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,091/yr
+7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.67%
Avg severity: $11,010
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-34.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04008 (Bowdoinham, ME)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04008 (Bowdoinham, ME) at $1,091 per year for 2022 across approximately 29 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04008 comes in 39% below, the 14th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 16% (below), ranking #266 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Gorham (ZIP 04038) at $1,092, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 27.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 04008. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,010. Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 04008 at expiration, a drop of 34.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.0% through 2022, ranging $1,019 to $1,091 with a 5-year average of $1,070, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 04008 Compares

vs National Average
$1,091 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,091 vs $1,294
16% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04008, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,091
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04008.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,019 -
2019 $1,074 +5.4%
2020 $1,089 +1.4%
2021 $1,076 -1.2%
2022 $1,091 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,070
Premium Range
$1,019 - $1,091
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04008

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

  • Put ZIP 04008 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
  • 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 04008?
At just the 14th national percentile, #266 of 395 ZIPs in Maine, homeowners in ZIP 04008 (Bowdoinham, ME) pay a comparatively low $1,091 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bowdoinham, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04008: a claims frequency of 2.67%, a loss ratio of 27.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.70%, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04008 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04008 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,091/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04008?
Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 04008 in Maine, a drop of 34.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04008 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04008 have ranged from $1,019 to $1,091, with a 5-year average of $1,070. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 04008 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04008 has an average premium of $1,091/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average, ranking #266 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.