ZIP 04038 · Cumberland County

Gorham, ME Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 04038, Gorham, Maine averages $1,092/yr.

26.5%
Loss ratio
0.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#265 of 395
Maine rank
125
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Gorham, ME sits #21,927 nationally on average premium ($1,092) versus #16,510 on nonrenewal rate (0.58%).

$1,092
Avg premium (2022)
#21,927
of 25,593 on premium
#16,510
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
14th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
68/100
04038 - Gorham, ME

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A
$1,092/yr
Avg premium, 86th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
77.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
98.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 04038's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,092 Among the lowest lower than 86% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 04038. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Maine, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 04038; crosshairs: Maine averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$681.4$1765.3$2849.2$3933.1$5017.00.1%0.9%1.7%2.4%3.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 04785 · Van Buren $878/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 04250 · Lisbon $946/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 04448 · Howland $971/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 04438 · Frankfort $986/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 04742 · Fort Fairfield $997/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 04461 · Milford $1,010/yr · 1.50%
  • ZIP 04030 · East Waterboro $1,020/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 04495 · Winn $1,025/yr · 2.63%
  • ZIP 04344 · Farmingdale $1,032/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 04428 · Eddington $1,041/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 04976 · Skowhegan $1,046/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 04945 · Jackman $1,058/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 04106 · South Portland $1,068/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 04743 · Fort Kent $1,070/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 04776 · Sherman $1,076/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 04414 · Brownville $1,083/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 04924 · Canaan $1,085/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 04038 · Gorham (this ZIP) $1,092/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 04671 · Robbinston $1,099/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 04973 · Searsmont $1,107/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 04474 · Orrington $1,114/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 04473 · Orono $1,123/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 04974 · Searsport $1,131/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 04910 · Albion $1,134/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 04967 · Pittsfield $1,144/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 04936 · Eustis $1,154/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 04622 · Cherryfield $1,157/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 04287 · Bowdoin $1,159/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 04270 · Oxford $1,170/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 04364 · Winthrop $1,175/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 04001 · Acton $1,192/yr · 0.30%
  • ZIP 04626 · Cutler $1,201/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 04284 · Wayne $1,210/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 04628 · Dennysville $1,228/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 04055 · Naples $1,237/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 04655 · Machiasport $1,258/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 04762 · New Sweden $1,278/yr · 3.06%
  • ZIP 04547 · Friendship $1,299/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 04351 · Manchester $1,325/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 04537 · Boothbay $1,371/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 04849 · Lincolnville $1,417/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 04021 · Cumberland Center $1,458/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 04563 · Cushing $1,521/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 04859 · Spruce Head $1,563/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 04674 · Seal Cove $1,692/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 04079 · Harpswell $1,745/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 04003 · Bailey Island $1,958/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 04616 · Brooklin $2,576/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 04662 · Northeast Harbor $4,820/yr · 0.39%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,092/yr
Below-median premium
+2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.55%
Avg severity: $11,373
Nonrenewal Rate
0.58%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-39.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04038 (Gorham, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04038 (Gorham, ME) runs $1,092 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 125 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 16% below that figure, ranking #265 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Litchfield (ZIP 04350) at $1,092, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 04038 is 26.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.55% of policies in ZIP 04038 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,373. Insurers decline to renew 0.58% of policies in ZIP 04038 at expiration, a drop of 39.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 04038 costs have risen 2.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,066 to a high of $1,092, an annualized rate of +0.6% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 04038's county (Cumberland): score 77.0, rating Relatively Low, hazard Hurricane. That is #4 of 16 Maine counties and the 77th national percentile (36% above the 56.7 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 98.8. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 04038 Compares

vs National Average
$1,092 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,092 vs $1,294
16% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04038, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,092
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04038.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,066 -
2019 $1,080 +1.3%
2020 $1,080 -0.0%
2021 $1,092 +1.1%
2022 $1,092 +0.0%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 04038

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,082
Premium Range
$1,066 - $1,092
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Cumberland County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 04038 via FIPS 23005. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
77.0
Relatively Low · 77th national percentile
In-state county rank
#4
of 16 Maine counties · state mean 56.7
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $16,027,888

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 98.8

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Maine NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 04038's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 04038's county NRI is 77.0 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Maine containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,092/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.58% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 04038?
At just the 14th national percentile, #265 of 395 ZIPs in Maine, homeowners in ZIP 04038 (Gorham, ME) pay a comparatively low $1,092 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gorham, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04038: claims frequency (2.55%), loss ratio (26.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.58%), together placing this ZIP at the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04038 compared to the national average?
At $1,092/yr, ZIP 04038 runs 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04038?
ZIP 04038 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.58% in Maine, a drop of 39.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04038 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04038 runs $1,066-$1,092 (5-year average $1,082). The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 04038 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04038 runs 16% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,092/yr), ranking #265 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 04038?
Cumberland County scores 77.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 77th percentile nationally and #4 of 16 Maine counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 04038

This ZIP's premiums run at the 14th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.