ZIP 04280 · Androscoggin County

Sabattus, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04280, Sabattus, Maine.

38.7%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#359 of 395
Maine rank
60
Policies

The verdict

At $1,009/yr, Sabattus, ME (ZIP 04280) sits in the 8th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 43% below the U.S. average.

$1,009
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. average
+4.6%
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)
$1,009/yr
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.32%
Avg severity: $16,857
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-20.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04280 (Sabattus, ME)

ZIP 04280 (Sabattus, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,009 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 60 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 43% below that mark and lands in the 8th national percentile. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 22% below, ranking #359 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Morrill (ZIP 04952) at $1,009, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 38.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.32% of policies in ZIP 04280 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,857. Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 04280 at expiration, a drop of 20.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.6% through 2022, ranging $960 to $1,009 with a 5-year average of $975, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 04280 Compares

vs National Average
$1,009 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,009 vs $1,294
22% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04280, 2018–2022

$940$960$980$1,000$1,020 20182019202020212022 $1,009
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04280.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $964 -
2019 $960 -0.5%
2020 $976 +1.7%
2021 $966 -1.0%
2022 $1,009 +4.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$975
Premium Range
$960 - $1,009
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04280

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

  • Compare ZIP 04280 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 04280?
ZIP 04280 (Sabattus, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 8th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,009 per year, #359 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sabattus, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04280: a claims frequency of 2.32%, a loss ratio of 38.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.70%, placing this ZIP in the 8th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04280 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04280 premiums of $1,009/yr are 43% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 8th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04280?
ZIP 04280 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.70% in Maine, a drop of 20.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04280 over 5 years?
ZIP 04280 premiums spanned $960 to $1,009 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $975. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 04280 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04280 has an average premium of $1,009/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 22% below the state average, ranking #359 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.