ZIP 04086 · Sagadahoc County

Topsham, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04086, Topsham, Maine.

60.9%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#331 of 395
Maine rank
105
Policies

The verdict

Topsham, ME (ZIP 04086) averages $1,037/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally.

$1,037
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+5.1%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,037/yr
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
60.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.86%
Avg severity: $34,034
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
-48.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04086 (Topsham, ME)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04086 (Topsham, ME) at $1,037 per year for 2022 across approximately 105 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04086 in the 10th percentile, 42% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 20% below that figure, ranking #331 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Portage (ZIP 04768) at $1,036, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 04086 is 60.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,034. 0.42% of ZIP 04086 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 48.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.1% through 2022, ranging $987 to $1,037 with a 5-year average of $1,012, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 04086 Compares

vs National Average
$1,037 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,037 vs $1,294
20% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04086, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,037
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04086.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $987 -
2019 $998 +1.1%
2020 $1,030 +3.2%
2021 $1,010 -2.0%
2022 $1,037 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,012
Premium Range
$987 - $1,037
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04086

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

  • Put ZIP 04086 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Maine compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 04086?
At just the 10th national percentile, #331 of 395 ZIPs in Maine, homeowners in ZIP 04086 (Topsham, ME) pay a comparatively low $1,037 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Topsham, ME?
In ZIP 04086, insurers report a 60.9% loss ratio, a 1.86% claims frequency, and a 0.42% nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04086 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04086 premiums of $1,037/yr are 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04086?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04086 is 0.42%, a drop of 48.9% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04086 over 5 years?
ZIP 04086 premiums spanned $987 to $1,037 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,012. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 04086 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04086 averages $1,037/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #331 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.