ZIP 04971 · Somerset County

Saint Albans, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04971, Saint Albans, Maine.

92.2%
Loss ratio
0.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#328 of 395
Maine rank
17
Policies

The verdict

At $1,040/yr, Saint Albans, ME (ZIP 04971) sits in the 10th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,040
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+6.5%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,040/yr
+6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
92.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.62%
Avg severity: $26,505
Nonrenewal Rate
0.76%
-51.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04971 (Saint Albans, ME)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04971 (Saint Albans, ME) at $1,040 per year for 2022 across approximately 17 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 41% below that mark and lands in the 10th national percentile. The Maine statewide average is $1,294 per year; this ZIP sits 20% below that figure, ranking #328 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Thorndike (ZIP 04986) at $1,040, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 92.2%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.62%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,505. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.76% in this ZIP, a drop of 51.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 04971 premiums risen 6.5%, spanning $976 to $1,040 (five-year average: $1,010), an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 04971 Compares

vs National Average
$1,040 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,040 vs $1,294
20% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04971, 2018–2022

$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060 20182019202020212022 $1,040
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04971.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $976 -
2019 $1,008 +3.2%
2020 $998 -1.0%
2021 $1,028 +3.1%
2022 $1,040 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,010
Premium Range
$976 - $1,040
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04971

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

  • Put ZIP 04971 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 04971?
ZIP 04971 (Saint Albans, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 10th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,040 per year, #328 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Albans, ME?
In ZIP 04971, insurers report a 92.2% loss ratio, a 3.62% claims frequency, and a 0.76% nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04971 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04971 premiums of $1,040/yr are 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04971?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04971 is 0.76%, a drop of 51.3% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04971 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04971 runs $976-$1,040 (5-year average $1,010). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 04971 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04971 averages $1,040/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #328 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.