ZIP 04354 Insurance Data

Palermo, Maine · Waldo County · 14 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,155/yr
+8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.72%
Avg severity: $3,906
Nonrenewal Rate
0.49%
+75.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04354 (Palermo, ME)

ZIP 04354 (Palermo, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,155 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 14 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 11% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 04354 is 9.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.72%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,906. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.49% in this ZIP, a rise of 75.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04354 have risen by 8.5%, ranging from $1,057 to $1,155 with a five-year average of $1,108 — an annualized rate of +2.1% per year. 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

vs National Average
$1,155 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,155 vs $1,294
11% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

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

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,108
Premium Range
$1,057 - $1,155
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 04354?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04354 (Palermo, ME) is $1,155 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palermo, ME?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.72% in this ZIP), loss ratio (9.2%), and nonrenewal rates (0.49%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04354 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04354 premiums of $1,155/yr are 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04354?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04354 is 0.49%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +75.3% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04354 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04354 have ranged from $1,057 to $1,155, with a 5-year average of $1,108. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 04354 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04354 has an average premium of $1,155/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average.

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