ZIP 04901 · Kennebec County

Waterville, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04901, Waterville, Maine.

49.5%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#303 of 395
Maine rank
128
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 04901 (Waterville, ME) homeowners insurance averages $1,067/yr, 12th percentile nationally, 40% below the U.S. norm.

$1,067
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+3.8%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,067/yr
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.06%
Avg severity: $17,239
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
-67.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04901 (Waterville, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04901 (Waterville, ME) pay an average of $1,067 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 128 reported policies. That is 40% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 18% below that figure, ranking #303 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Windsor (ZIP 04363) at $1,067, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 49.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 04901. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.06%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,239. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.38%, a drop of 67.7% 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 3.8% through 2022, ranging $1,027 to $1,067 with a 5-year average of $1,049, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 04901 Compares

vs National Average
$1,067 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,067 vs $1,294
18% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04901, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,030$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070 20182019202020212022 $1,067
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04901.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,027 -
2019 $1,058 +3.0%
2020 $1,047 -1.0%
2021 $1,046 -0.1%
2022 $1,067 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,049
Premium Range
$1,027 - $1,067
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04901

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

  • Put ZIP 04901 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
  • 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 04901?
At just the 12th national percentile, #303 of 395 ZIPs in Maine, homeowners in ZIP 04901 (Waterville, ME) pay a comparatively low $1,067 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waterville, ME?
In ZIP 04901, insurers report a 49.5% loss ratio, a 3.06% claims frequency, and a 0.38% nonrenewal rate, the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04901 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04901 premiums of $1,067/yr are 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04901?
ZIP 04901 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.38% in Maine, a drop of 67.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04901 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04901 runs $1,027-$1,067 (5-year average $1,049). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 04901 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04901 has an average premium of $1,067/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average, ranking #303 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.