ZIP 01008 · Hampden County

Blandford, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01008, Blandford, Massachusetts.

16.1%
Loss ratio
0.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#388 of 500
Massachusetts rank
9
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Blandford, MA (ZIP 01008) runs $1,571/yr on average: the 52nd percentile nationally and 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,571
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+4.2%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,571/yr
+4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.60%
Avg severity: $7,004
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%
-28.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01008 (Blandford, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01008 (Blandford, MA) runs $1,571 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 9 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01008 in the 52nd percentile, 12% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 32% below that figure, ranking #388 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Billerica (ZIP 01821) at $1,571, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 01008 shows a 16.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.60% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,004. 0.90% of ZIP 01008 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 28.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 01008 have risen by 4.2%, ranging from $1,508 to $1,586 with a five-year average of $1,548, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 01008 Compares

vs National Average
$1,571 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,571 vs $2,294
32% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01008, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,571
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01008.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,508 -
2019 $1,551 +2.8%
2020 $1,586 +2.3%
2021 $1,524 -4.0%
2022 $1,571 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,548
Premium Range
$1,508 - $1,586
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01008

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 01008?
ZIP 01008 (Blandford, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,571 per year as of 2022 (52nd percentile, #388 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed +4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Blandford, MA?
In ZIP 01008, insurers report a 16.1% loss ratio, a 3.60% claims frequency, and a 0.90% nonrenewal rate, the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01008 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01008 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,571/yr average is 12% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01008?
Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 01008 in Massachusetts, a drop of 28.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01008 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01008 runs $1,508-$1,586 (5-year average $1,548). The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 01008 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01008 has an average premium of $1,571/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 32% below the state average, ranking #388 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.