ZIP 04461 · Penobscot County

Milford, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04461, Milford, Maine.

6.8%
Loss ratio
1.50%
Nonrenewal rate
#357 of 395
Maine rank
26
Policies

The verdict

Milford, ME (ZIP 04461) averages $1,010/yr for homeowners insurance, 43% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally.

$1,010
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. average
+4.7%
since 2018
8th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,010/yr
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.69%
Avg severity: $4,067
Nonrenewal Rate
1.50%
-1.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04461 (Milford, ME)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04461 (Milford, ME) at $1,010 per year for 2022 across approximately 26 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04461 in the 8th percentile, 43% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 22% below that figure, ranking #357 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Morrill (ZIP 04952) at $1,009, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 6.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 04461. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.69%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,067. Insurers decline to renew 1.50% of policies in ZIP 04461 at expiration, a drop of 1.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04461 have risen by 4.7%, ranging from $944 to $1,010 with a five-year average of $975, 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 04461 Compares

vs National Average
$1,010 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,010 vs $1,294
22% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04461, 2018–2022

$940$960$980$1,000$1,020 20182019202020212022 $1,010
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04461.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $965 -
2019 $981 +1.7%
2020 $944 -3.8%
2021 $976 +3.4%
2022 $1,010 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$975
Premium Range
$944 - $1,010
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04461

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 04461 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 04461?
ZIP 04461 (Milford, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 8th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,010 per year, #357 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milford, ME?
In ZIP 04461, insurers report a 6.8% loss ratio, a 1.69% claims frequency, and a 1.50% nonrenewal rate, the 8th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04461 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04461 premiums of $1,010/yr are 43% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 8th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04461?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04461 is 1.50%, a drop of 1.7% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04461 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04461 runs $944-$1,010 (5-year average $975). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 04461 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04461 runs 22% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,010/yr), ranking #357 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.