ZIP 01005 · Worcester County

Barre, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01005, Barre, Massachusetts.

22.0%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#420 of 500
Massachusetts rank
44
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Barre, MA (ZIP 01005) runs $1,509/yr on average: the 47th percentile nationally and 15% below the U.S. average.

$1,509
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
+4.5%
since 2018
47th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,509/yr
+4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.12%
Avg severity: $15,676
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
-6.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01005 (Barre, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01005 (Barre, MA) runs $1,509 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 44 reported policies. That is 15% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 47th percentile nationally. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 01005 is 34% below, ranking #420 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Oxford (ZIP 01540) at $1,509, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 22.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01005. 2.12% of policies in ZIP 01005 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,676. 1.15% of ZIP 01005 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 6.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 01005 costs have risen 4.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,444 to a high of $1,520, 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 01005 Compares

vs National Average
$1,509 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,509 vs $2,294
34% below state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01005, 2018–2022

$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540 20182019202020212022 $1,509
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01005.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,444 -
2019 $1,492 +3.3%
2020 $1,520 +1.9%
2021 $1,503 -1.1%
2022 $1,509 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,494
Premium Range
$1,444 - $1,520
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01005

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

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 01005?
At the 47th percentile nationally, #420 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01005 (Barre, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,509 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Barre, MA?
In ZIP 01005, insurers report a 22.0% loss ratio, a 2.12% claims frequency, and a 1.15% nonrenewal rate, the 47th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01005 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01005 premiums of $1,509/yr are 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 47th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01005?
Insurers decline to renew 1.15% of policies in ZIP 01005 in Massachusetts, a drop of 6.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01005 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01005 runs $1,444-$1,520 (5-year average $1,494). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 01005 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01005 runs 34% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,509/yr), ranking #420 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts 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.