ZIP 04348 · Lincoln County

Jefferson, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04348, Jefferson, Maine.

9.6%
Loss ratio
0.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#221 of 395
Maine rank
15
Policies

The verdict

Jefferson, ME (ZIP 04348) averages $1,131/yr for homeowners insurance, 36% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally.

$1,131
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,131/yr
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.02%
Avg severity: $5,383
Nonrenewal Rate
0.21%
-69.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04348 (Jefferson, ME)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 04348 (Jefferson, ME) runs $1,131 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 15 reported policies. That is 36% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 13% below that figure, ranking #221 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Searsport (ZIP 04974) at $1,131, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04348 shows a 9.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.02% of policies in ZIP 04348 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,383. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.21%, a drop of 69.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04348 have risen by 3.1%, ranging from $1,097 to $1,137 with a five-year average of $1,122, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 04348 Compares

vs National Average
$1,131 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,131 vs $1,294
13% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04348, 2018–2022

$1,090$1,100$1,110$1,120$1,130$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,131
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04348.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,097 -
2019 $1,118 +1.9%
2020 $1,137 +1.7%
2021 $1,128 -0.8%
2022 $1,131 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,122
Premium Range
$1,097 - $1,137
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04348

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

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 04348?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04348 (Jefferson, ME) is comparatively affordable at $1,131 per year as of 2022, just the 18th percentile nationally, #221 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Jefferson, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04348: a claims frequency of 2.02%, a loss ratio of 9.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.21%, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04348 compared to the national average?
At $1,131/yr, ZIP 04348 runs 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04348?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04348 is 0.21%, a drop of 69.5% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04348 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04348 runs $1,097-$1,137 (5-year average $1,122). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 04348 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04348 runs 13% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,131/yr), ranking #221 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.