ZIP 01029 · Berkshire County

East Otis, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01029, East Otis, Massachusetts.

43.1%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#375 of 500
Massachusetts rank
19
Policies

The verdict

East Otis, MA (ZIP 01029) averages $1,593/yr for homeowners insurance, 10% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally.

$1,593
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+2.8%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,593/yr
+2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.76%
Avg severity: $90,281
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
-79.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01029 (East Otis, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 01029 (East Otis, MA) pay an average of $1,593 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 19 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 31% (below), ranking #375 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Cherry Valley (ZIP 01611) at $1,593, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 43.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 0.76% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $90,281. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.38% in this ZIP, a drop of 79.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 01029 costs have risen 2.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,550 to a high of $1,640, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 01029 Compares

vs National Average
$1,593 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,593 vs $2,294
31% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01029, 2018–2022

$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660 20182019202020212022 $1,593
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01029.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,550 -
2019 $1,622 +4.6%
2020 $1,640 +1.1%
2021 $1,628 -0.7%
2022 $1,593 -2.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,607
Premium Range
$1,550 - $1,640
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01029

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 01029?
At the 53rd percentile nationally, #375 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01029 (East Otis, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,593 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in East Otis, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 01029: claims frequency (0.76%), loss ratio (43.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.38%), together placing this ZIP at the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01029 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01029 premiums of $1,593/yr are 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01029?
ZIP 01029 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.38% in Massachusetts, a drop of 79.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01029 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01029 runs $1,550-$1,640 (5-year average $1,607). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 01029 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01029 runs 31% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,593/yr), ranking #375 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.