ZIP 04941 · Waldo County

Freedom, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04941, Freedom, Maine.

13.2%
Loss ratio
0.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#124 of 395
Maine rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Freedom, ME (ZIP 04941) averages $1,243/yr for homeowners insurance, 30% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally.

$1,243
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+5.6%
since 2018
27th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,243/yr
+5.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.15%
Avg severity: $7,621
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%
-40.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04941 (Freedom, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04941 (Freedom, ME) pay an average of $1,243 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 10 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04941 comes in 30% below, the 27th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 4% below that figure, ranking #124 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Bridgton (ZIP 04009) at $1,239, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04941 shows a 13.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.15%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,621. Insurers decline to renew 0.62% of policies in ZIP 04941 at expiration, a drop of 40.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 04941 premiums risen 5.6%, spanning $1,178 to $1,332 (five-year average: $1,272), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 04941 Compares

vs National Average
$1,243 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,243 vs $1,294
4% below state avg
National Percentile
27th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04941, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,243
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04941.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,178 -
2019 $1,321 +12.2%
2020 $1,332 +0.8%
2021 $1,286 -3.5%
2022 $1,243 -3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,272
Premium Range
$1,178 - $1,332
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04941

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

  • Put ZIP 04941 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 04941?
At the 27th percentile nationally, #124 of 395 ZIPs in Maine, ZIP 04941 (Freedom, ME) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,243 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Freedom, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04941: claims frequency (2.15%), loss ratio (13.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.62%), together placing this ZIP at the 27th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04941 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04941 lands in the 27th percentile: its $1,243/yr average is 30% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04941?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04941 is 0.62%, a drop of 40.3% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04941 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04941 runs $1,178-$1,332 (5-year average $1,272). The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 04941 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04941 averages $1,243/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #124 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.