ZIP 04986 · Waldo County

Thorndike, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04986, Thorndike, Maine.

10.4%
Loss ratio
#329 of 395
Maine rank
12
Policies

The verdict

At $1,040/yr, Thorndike, ME (ZIP 04986) 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
+1.6%
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
+1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.91%
Avg severity: $3,710
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04986 (Thorndike, ME)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04986 (Thorndike, ME) at $1,040 per year for 2022 across approximately 12 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 04986 in the 10th percentile, 41% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 20% below, ranking #329 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Saint Albans (ZIP 04971) at $1,040, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 04986 shows a 10.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.91%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,710.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.6% through 2022, ranging $1,014 to $1,040 with a 5-year average of $1,025, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 04986 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 04986, 2018–2022

$1,010$1,020$1,030$1,040$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,040
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04986.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,024 -
2019 $1,030 +0.6%
2020 $1,018 -1.2%
2021 $1,014 -0.3%
2022 $1,040 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,025
Premium Range
$1,014 - $1,040
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04986

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

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 04986?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 04986 (Thorndike, ME) is comparatively affordable at $1,040 per year as of 2022, just the 10th percentile nationally, #329 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Thorndike, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04986: claims frequency (2.91%), loss ratio (10.4%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04986 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04986 lands in the 10th percentile: its $1,040/yr average is 41% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04986?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04986 is N/A in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04986 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 04986 have ranged from $1,014 to $1,040, with a 5-year average of $1,025. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 04986 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04986 averages $1,040/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #329 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.