ZIP 04257 · Oxford County

Mexico, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04257, Mexico, Maine.

124.0%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#274 of 395
Maine rank
44
Policies

The verdict

Mexico, ME (ZIP 04257) averages $1,085/yr for homeowners insurance, 39% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally.

$1,085
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+8.0%
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)
$1,085/yr
+8.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
124.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.30%
Avg severity: $103,595
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
-42.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04257 (Mexico, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04257 (Mexico, ME) pay an average of $1,085 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 44 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 39% below that mark and lands in the 14th national percentile. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 16% below that figure, ranking #274 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Madison (ZIP 04950) at $1,085, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 04257 is 124.0%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 1.30% of policies in ZIP 04257 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $103,595. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.65% in this ZIP, a drop of 42.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 04257 premiums risen 8.0%, spanning $1,005 to $1,085 (five-year average: $1,033), an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 04257 Compares

vs National Average
$1,085 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,085 vs $1,294
16% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04257, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,085
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04257.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,005 -
2019 $1,008 +0.3%
2020 $1,041 +3.3%
2021 $1,029 -1.2%
2022 $1,085 +5.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,033
Premium Range
$1,005 - $1,085
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04257

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

  • Put ZIP 04257 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 04257?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04257 (Mexico, ME) is comparatively affordable at $1,085 per year as of 2022, just the 14th percentile nationally, #274 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +8.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mexico, ME?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 04257: a claims frequency of 1.30% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.65%, against a loss ratio above 100% (124.0%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04257 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04257 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,085/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04257?
ZIP 04257 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.65% in Maine, a drop of 42.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04257 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04257 runs $1,005-$1,085 (5-year average $1,033). The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 04257 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04257 runs 16% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,085/yr), ranking #274 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.