ZIP 04918 · Kennebec County

Belgrade Lakes, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04918, Belgrade Lakes, Maine.

66.5%
Loss ratio
#50 of 395
Maine rank
37
Policies

The verdict

At $1,574/yr, Belgrade Lakes, ME (ZIP 04918) sits in the 52nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,574
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+0.4%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,574/yr
+0.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.64%
Avg severity: $12,118
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04918 (Belgrade Lakes, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04918 (Belgrade Lakes, ME) pay an average of $1,574 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 37 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 11% below that mark and lands in the 52nd national percentile. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 22% (above), ranking #50 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Stonington (ZIP 04681) at $1,574, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 66.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 8.64% of policies in ZIP 04918 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,118.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.4% through 2022, ranging $1,562 to $1,631 with a 5-year average of $1,579, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 04918 Compares

vs National Average
$1,574 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,574 vs $1,294
22% above state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04918, 2018–2022

$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640 20182019202020212022 $1,574
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04918.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,568 -
2019 $1,562 -0.4%
2020 $1,562 +0.0%
2021 $1,631 +4.4%
2022 $1,574 -3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,579
Premium Range
$1,562 - $1,631
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04918

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

  • Put ZIP 04918 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 04918?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04918 (Belgrade Lakes, ME) averages $1,574 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 52nd percentile, #50 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +0.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Belgrade Lakes, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04918: claims frequency (8.64%), loss ratio (66.5%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04918 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04918 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,574/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04918?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04918 is N/A in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04918 over 5 years?
ZIP 04918 premiums spanned $1,562 to $1,631 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,579. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 04918 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04918 has an average premium of $1,574/yr compared to the Maine state average of $1,294/yr. This ZIP is 22% above the state average, ranking #50 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.