ZIP 04260 · Cumberland County

New Gloucester, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04260, New Gloucester, Maine.

5.4%
Loss ratio
0.50%
Nonrenewal rate
#189 of 395
Maine rank
45
Policies

The verdict

At $1,157/yr, New Gloucester, ME (ZIP 04260) sits in the 20th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 35% below the U.S. average.

$1,157
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+8.0%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,157/yr
+8.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.80%
Avg severity: $3,453
Nonrenewal Rate
0.50%
-35.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04260 (New Gloucester, ME)

ZIP 04260 (New Gloucester, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,157 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 45 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04260 in the 20th percentile, 35% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 11% below, ranking #189 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Cherryfield (ZIP 04622) at $1,157, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04260 shows a 5.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.80%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,453. 0.50% of ZIP 04260 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 35.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.0% through 2022, ranging $1,071 to $1,157 with a 5-year average of $1,123, 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 04260 Compares

vs National Average
$1,157 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,157 vs $1,294
11% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04260, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,157
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04260.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,071 -
2019 $1,108 +3.5%
2020 $1,136 +2.5%
2021 $1,141 +0.5%
2022 $1,157 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,123
Premium Range
$1,071 - $1,157
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04260

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

  • Compare ZIP 04260 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 04260?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04260 (New Gloucester, ME) is comparatively affordable at $1,157 per year as of 2022, just the 20th percentile nationally, #189 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +8.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Gloucester, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04260: a claims frequency of 1.80%, a loss ratio of 5.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.50%, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04260 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04260 premiums of $1,157/yr are 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04260?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04260 is 0.50%, a drop of 35.0% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04260 over 5 years?
ZIP 04260 premiums spanned $1,071 to $1,157 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,123. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 04260 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04260 runs 11% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,157/yr), ranking #189 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.