ZIP 04097 · Cumberland County

North Yarmouth, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04097, North Yarmouth, Maine.

39.0%
Loss ratio
0.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#83 of 395
Maine rank
65
Policies

The verdict

North Yarmouth, ME (ZIP 04097) averages $1,401/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally.

$1,401
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+5.3%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,401/yr
+5.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.47%
Avg severity: $22,118
Nonrenewal Rate
0.39%
-29.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04097 (North Yarmouth, ME)

ZIP 04097 (North Yarmouth, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,401 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 65 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04097 comes in 21% below, the 39th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (above), ranking #83 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Pownal (ZIP 04069) at $1,397, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 39.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.47%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,118. Insurers decline to renew 0.39% of policies in ZIP 04097 at expiration, a drop of 29.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 04097 premiums risen 5.3%, spanning $1,330 to $1,401 (five-year average: $1,375), 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 04097 Compares

vs National Average
$1,401 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,401 vs $1,294
8% above state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04097, 2018–2022

$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420 20182019202020212022 $1,401
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04097.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,330 -
2019 $1,365 +2.6%
2020 $1,382 +1.3%
2021 $1,396 +1.0%
2022 $1,401 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,375
Premium Range
$1,330 - $1,401
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04097

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

  • Put ZIP 04097 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 04097?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04097 (North Yarmouth, ME) averages $1,401 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 39th percentile, #83 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +5.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in North Yarmouth, ME?
In ZIP 04097, insurers report a 39.0% loss ratio, a 2.47% claims frequency, and a 0.39% nonrenewal rate, the 39th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04097 compared to the national average?
At $1,401/yr, ZIP 04097 runs 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04097?
Insurers decline to renew 0.39% of policies in ZIP 04097 in Maine, a drop of 29.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04097 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04097 have ranged from $1,330 to $1,401, with a 5-year average of $1,375. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 04097 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04097 runs 8% above the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,401/yr), ranking #83 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.