ZIP 04344 · Kennebec County

Farmingdale, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04344, Farmingdale, Maine.

4.4%
Loss ratio
0.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#335 of 395
Maine rank
101
Policies

The verdict

At $1,032/yr, Farmingdale, ME (ZIP 04344) sits in the 10th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 42% below the U.S. average.

$1,032
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+4.5%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,032/yr
+4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.30%
Avg severity: $3,528
Nonrenewal Rate
0.74%
-10.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04344 (Farmingdale, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04344 (Farmingdale, ME) runs $1,032 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 101 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04344 in the 10th percentile, 42% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Maine's average of $1,294, ZIP 04344 is 20% below, ranking #335 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Levant (ZIP 04456) at $1,031, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 04344 is 4.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,528. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.74%, a drop of 10.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.5% through 2022, ranging $971 to $1,032 with a 5-year average of $993, 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 04344 Compares

vs National Average
$1,032 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,032 vs $1,294
20% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04344, 2018–2022

$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,032
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04344.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $987 -
2019 $995 +0.7%
2020 $982 -1.3%
2021 $971 -1.1%
2022 $1,032 +6.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$993
Premium Range
$971 - $1,032
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04344

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

  • Put ZIP 04344 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 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 04344?
ZIP 04344 (Farmingdale, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 10th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,032 per year, #335 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Farmingdale, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04344: a claims frequency of 1.30%, a loss ratio of 4.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.74%, placing this ZIP in the 10th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04344 compared to the national average?
At $1,032/yr, ZIP 04344 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04344?
Insurers decline to renew 0.74% of policies in ZIP 04344 in Maine, a drop of 10.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04344 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04344 runs $971-$1,032 (5-year average $993). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 04344 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04344 has an average premium of $1,032/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average, ranking #335 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.