ZIP 04354 · Waldo County
Palermo, ME Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04354, Palermo, Maine.
- 9.2%
- Loss ratio
- 0.49%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #194 of 395
- Maine rank
- 14
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 04354 (Palermo, ME) homeowners insurance averages $1,155/yr, 20th percentile nationally, 35% below the U.S. norm.
- $1,155
- Avg premium (2022)
- -35%
- vs U.S. average
- +8.5%
- since 2018
- 20th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 04354 (Palermo, ME)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04354 (Palermo, ME) at $1,155 per year for 2022 across approximately 14 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 35% below that mark and lands in the 20th national percentile. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #194 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Meddybemps (ZIP 04657) at $1,154, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 9.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.72%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,906. 0.49% of ZIP 04354 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 75.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 04354 costs have risen 8.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,057 to a high of $1,155, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 04354 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 04354, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,064 | - |
| 2019 | $1,057 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | $1,115 | +5.4% |
| 2021 | $1,149 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $1,155 | +0.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 04354
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 04354 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- Maine's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Maine overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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