ZIP 04087 · York County
Waterboro, ME Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04087, Waterboro, Maine.
- 31.1%
- Loss ratio
- 0.58%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #355 of 395
- Maine rank
- 42
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Waterboro, ME (ZIP 04087) runs $1,013/yr on average: the 8th percentile nationally and 43% below the U.S. average.
- $1,013
- Avg premium (2022)
- -43%
- vs U.S. average
- +3.9%
- since 2018
- 8th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 04087 (Waterboro, ME)
ZIP 04087 (Waterboro, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,013 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 42 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 43% below that mark and lands in the 8th national percentile. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 22% (below), ranking #355 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Burlington (ZIP 04417) at $1,013, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 04087 is 31.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.21%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,814. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.58%, a drop of 65.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 04087 premiums risen 3.9%, spanning $966 to $1,013 (five-year average: $984), an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 04087 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 04087, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $975 | - |
| 2019 | $966 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | $994 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $971 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | $1,013 | +4.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 04087
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 04087 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
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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