ZIP 04342 · Lincoln County

Dresden, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04342, Dresden, Maine.

5.5%
Loss ratio
#201 of 395
Maine rank
21
Policies

The verdict

Dresden, ME (ZIP 04342) averages $1,147/yr for homeowners insurance, 35% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally.

$1,147
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+7.0%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,147/yr
+7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.72%
Avg severity: $3,693
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04342 (Dresden, ME)

ZIP 04342 (Dresden, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,147 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 21 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 35% below that mark and lands in the 19th national percentile. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #201 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Monmouth (ZIP 04259) at $1,147, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 5.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 04342. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.72%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,693.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 04342 costs have risen 7.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,072 to a high of $1,152, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 04342 Compares

vs National Average
$1,147 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,147 vs $1,294
11% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04342, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,147
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04342.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,072 -
2019 $1,152 +7.5%
2020 $1,116 -3.2%
2021 $1,129 +1.2%
2022 $1,147 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,123
Premium Range
$1,072 - $1,152
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04342

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

  • Compare ZIP 04342 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Maine compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 04342?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04342 (Dresden, ME) is comparatively affordable at $1,147 per year as of 2022, just the 19th percentile nationally, #201 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dresden, ME?
In ZIP 04342, insurers report a 5.5% loss ratio, a 1.72% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04342 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04342 premiums of $1,147/yr are 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 19th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04342?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04342 is N/A in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04342 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04342 have ranged from $1,072 to $1,152, with a 5-year average of $1,123. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 04342 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04342 averages $1,147/yr, 11% below that figure, ranking #201 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.