ZIP 01040 · Hampden County

Holyoke, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01040, Holyoke, Massachusetts.

28.1%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#404 of 500
Massachusetts rank
727
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 01040 (Holyoke, MA) homeowners insurance averages $1,534/yr, 49th percentile nationally, 14% below the U.S. norm.

$1,534
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+4.8%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,534/yr
+4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.22%
Avg severity: $13,398
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
-38.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01040 (Holyoke, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01040 (Holyoke, MA) runs $1,534 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 727 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01040 in the 49th percentile, 14% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 33% (below), ranking #404 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Tewksbury (ZIP 01876) at $1,533, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01040 is 28.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.22% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,398. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.77% in this ZIP, a drop of 38.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 01040 premiums risen 4.8%, spanning $1,465 to $1,536 (five-year average: $1,514), an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 01040 Compares

vs National Average
$1,534 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,534 vs $2,294
33% below state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01040, 2018–2022

$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540 20182019202020212022 $1,534
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01040.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,465 -
2019 $1,517 +3.6%
2020 $1,536 +1.2%
2021 $1,518 -1.1%
2022 $1,534 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,514
Premium Range
$1,465 - $1,536
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01040

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 01040?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 01040 (Holyoke, MA) averages $1,534 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 49th percentile, #404 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Holyoke, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01040: a claims frequency of 3.22%, a loss ratio of 28.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.77%, placing this ZIP in the 49th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01040 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01040 lands in the 49th percentile: its $1,534/yr average is 14% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01040?
ZIP 01040 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.77% in Massachusetts, a drop of 38.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01040 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01040 have ranged from $1,465 to $1,536, with a 5-year average of $1,514. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 01040 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01040 runs 33% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,534/yr), ranking #404 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.