ZIP 04231 · Oxford County

Stoneham, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04231, Stoneham, Maine.

33.5%
Loss ratio
#87 of 395
Maine rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Stoneham, ME (ZIP 04231) averages $1,388/yr for homeowners insurance, 22% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally.

$1,388
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+13.8%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,388/yr
+13.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.60%
Avg severity: $29,103
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04231 (Stoneham, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04231 (Stoneham, ME) pay an average of $1,388 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04231 comes in 22% below, the 38th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (above), ranking #87 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is South Thomaston (ZIP 04858) at $1,390, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 33.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.60% of policies in ZIP 04231 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,103.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 04231 costs have risen 13.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,220 to a high of $1,388, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 04231 Compares

vs National Average
$1,388 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,388 vs $1,294
7% above state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04231, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,388
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04231.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,220 -
2019 $1,329 +8.9%
2020 $1,306 -1.7%
2021 $1,325 +1.5%
2022 $1,388 +4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,314
Premium Range
$1,220 - $1,388
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04231

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

  • Put ZIP 04231 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Maine's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 04231?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04231 (Stoneham, ME) averages $1,388 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 38th percentile, #87 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +13.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stoneham, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04231: a claims frequency of 1.60%, a loss ratio of 33.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04231 compared to the national average?
At $1,388/yr, ZIP 04231 runs 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04231?
ZIP 04231 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04231 over 5 years?
ZIP 04231 premiums spanned $1,220 to $1,388 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,314. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 04231 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04231 averages $1,388/yr, 7% above that figure, ranking #87 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.