ZIP 04224 · Oxford County

Dixfield, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04224, Dixfield, Maine.

57.8%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#271 of 395
Maine rank
15
Policies

The verdict

At $1,086/yr, Dixfield, ME (ZIP 04224) sits in the 14th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,086
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+5.0%
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)
$1,086/yr
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.73%
Avg severity: $36,273
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
+40.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04224 (Dixfield, ME)

ZIP 04224 (Dixfield, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,086 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 15 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally. Against Maine's average of $1,294, ZIP 04224 is 16% below, ranking #271 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Richmond (ZIP 04357) at $1,086, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 04224 is 57.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.73% of policies in ZIP 04224 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $36,273. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.94% in this ZIP, a rise of 40.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.0% through 2022, ranging $1,033 to $1,086 with a 5-year average of $1,054, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 04224 Compares

vs National Average
$1,086 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,086 vs $1,294
16% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04224, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,086
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04224.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,035 -
2019 $1,033 -0.1%
2020 $1,049 +1.5%
2021 $1,069 +2.0%
2022 $1,086 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,054
Premium Range
$1,033 - $1,086
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04224

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

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 04224?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04224 (Dixfield, ME) is comparatively affordable at $1,086 per year as of 2022, just the 14th percentile nationally, #271 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dixfield, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04224: claims frequency (1.73%), loss ratio (57.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.94%), together placing this ZIP at the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04224 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04224 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,086/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04224?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04224 is 0.94%, a rise of 40.1% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04224 over 5 years?
ZIP 04224 premiums spanned $1,033 to $1,086 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,054. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 04224 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04224 runs 16% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,086/yr), ranking #271 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.