ZIP 04981 · Waldo County

Stockton Springs, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04981, Stockton Springs, Maine.

7.6%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#197 of 395
Maine rank
23
Policies

The verdict

Stockton Springs, ME (ZIP 04981) averages $1,150/yr for homeowners insurance, 35% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally.

$1,150
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+4.5%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,150/yr
+4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.63%
Avg severity: $3,344
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
+28.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04981 (Stockton Springs, ME)

ZIP 04981 (Stockton Springs, ME) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,150 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 23 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally. Against Maine's average of $1,294, ZIP 04981 is 11% below, ranking #197 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Whitefield (ZIP 04353) at $1,150, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 7.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 04981. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.63%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,344. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.15% in this ZIP, a rise of 28.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 04981 costs have risen 4.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,100 to a high of $1,155, 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 04981 Compares

vs National Average
$1,150 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,150 vs $1,294
11% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04981, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,150
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04981.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,100 -
2019 $1,133 +3.0%
2020 $1,155 +1.9%
2021 $1,106 -4.2%
2022 $1,150 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,129
Premium Range
$1,100 - $1,155
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04981

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

  • Compare ZIP 04981 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 04981?
ZIP 04981 (Stockton Springs, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 19th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,150 per year, #197 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stockton Springs, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04981: a claims frequency of 2.63%, a loss ratio of 7.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.15%, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04981 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04981 lands in the 19th percentile: its $1,150/yr average is 35% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04981?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04981 is 1.15%, a rise of 28.5% over the past 5 years in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04981 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 04981 runs $1,100-$1,155 (5-year average $1,129). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 04981 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04981 runs 11% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,150/yr), ranking #197 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.