ZIP 04989 · Kennebec County

Vassalboro, ME Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 04989, Vassalboro, Maine.

25.6%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#230 of 395
Maine rank
36
Policies

The verdict

At $1,125/yr, Vassalboro, ME (ZIP 04989) sits in the 17th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,125
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+6.9%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,125/yr
+6.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.51%
Avg severity: $11,489
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
-47.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04989 (Vassalboro, ME)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 04989 (Vassalboro, ME) at $1,125 per year for 2022 across approximately 36 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 04989 comes in 37% below, the 17th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Maine state average of $1,294, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #230 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Biddeford (ZIP 04005) at $1,125, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 25.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.51% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,489. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.94%, a drop of 47.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 04989 costs have risen 6.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,053 to a high of $1,125, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 04989 Compares

vs National Average
$1,125 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,125 vs $1,294
13% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04989, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,125
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04989.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,053 -
2019 $1,087 +3.2%
2020 $1,107 +1.9%
2021 $1,100 -0.7%
2022 $1,125 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,094
Premium Range
$1,053 - $1,125
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 04989

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 04989?
ZIP 04989 (Vassalboro, ME) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 17th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,125 per year, #230 of 395 ZIPs in Maine. Premiums have changed +6.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vassalboro, ME?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 04989: claims frequency (2.51%), loss ratio (25.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.94%), together placing this ZIP at the 17th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04989 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 04989 lands in the 17th percentile: its $1,125/yr average is 37% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04989?
ZIP 04989 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.94% in Maine, a drop of 47.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04989 over 5 years?
ZIP 04989 premiums spanned $1,053 to $1,125 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,094. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 04989 compare to the Maine state average?
ZIP 04989 runs 13% below the Maine state average ($1,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,125/yr), ranking #230 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.