ZIP 01012 · Hampshire County

Chesterfield, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01012, Chesterfield, Massachusetts.

11.1%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#452 of 500
Massachusetts rank
19
Policies

The verdict

At $1,438/yr, Chesterfield, MA (ZIP 01012) sits in the 42nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,438
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+3.7%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,438/yr
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.75%
Avg severity: $9,072
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-4.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01012 (Chesterfield, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01012 (Chesterfield, MA) at $1,438 per year for 2022 across approximately 19 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 37% below that figure, ranking #452 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Springfield (ZIP 01119) at $1,438, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01012 is 11.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.75% of policies in ZIP 01012 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,072. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.70%, a drop of 4.2% 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 01012 costs have risen 3.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,387 to a high of $1,438, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 01012 Compares

vs National Average
$1,438 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,438 vs $2,294
37% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01012, 2018–2022

$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460 20182019202020212022 $1,438
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01012.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,387 -
2019 $1,408 +1.5%
2020 $1,409 +0.1%
2021 $1,410 +0.1%
2022 $1,438 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,411
Premium Range
$1,387 - $1,438
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01012

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 01012?
ZIP 01012 (Chesterfield, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,438 per year as of 2022 (42nd percentile, #452 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chesterfield, MA?
In ZIP 01012, insurers report a 11.1% loss ratio, a 1.75% claims frequency, and a 0.70% nonrenewal rate, the 42nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01012 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01012 premiums of $1,438/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01012?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01012 is 0.70%, a drop of 4.2% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01012 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01012 runs $1,387-$1,438 (5-year average $1,411). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 01012 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01012 averages $1,438/yr, 37% below that figure, ranking #452 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.