ZIP 04256 · Androscoggin County

Mechanic Falls, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04256, Mechanic Falls, Maine.

11.7%
Loss ratio
0.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#361 of 395
Maine rank
105
Policies

The verdict

At $1,001/yr, Mechanic Falls, ME (ZIP 04256) sits in the 8th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 44% below the U.S. average.

$1,001
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
-1.1%
since 2018
8th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,001/yr
-1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.71%
Avg severity: $6,852
Nonrenewal Rate
0.17%
-84.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04256 (Mechanic Falls, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04256 (Mechanic Falls, ME) runs $1,001 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 105 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04256 comes in 44% below, the 8th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 23% below that figure, ranking #361 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Corinna (ZIP 04928) at $1,000, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 11.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 1.71% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,852. 0.17% of ZIP 04256 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 84.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 04256 costs have fallen 1.1% since 2018, from a low of $981 to a high of $1,013, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 04256 Compares

vs National Average
$1,001 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,001 vs $1,294
23% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04256, 2018–2022

$970$980$990$1,000$1,010$1,020 20182019202020212022 $1,001
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04256.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,012 -
2019 $1,013 +0.1%
2020 $994 -1.9%
2021 $981 -1.2%
2022 $1,001 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,000
Premium Range
$981 - $1,013
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04256

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

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 04256?
ZIP 04256 (Mechanic Falls, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 8th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,001 per year, #361 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed -1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mechanic Falls, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04256: claims frequency (1.71%), loss ratio (11.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.17%), together placing this ZIP at the 8th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04256 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04256 lands in the 8th percentile: its $1,001/yr average is 44% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04256?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04256 is 0.17%, a drop of 84.6% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04256 over 5 years?
ZIP 04256 premiums spanned $981 to $1,013 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,000. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 04256 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04256 runs 23% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,001/yr), ranking #361 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.