ZIP 01082 · Hampshire County
Ware, MA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01082, Ware, Massachusetts.
- 36.6%
- Loss ratio
- 0.89%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #474 of 500
- Massachusetts rank
- 86
- Policies
The verdict
Ware, MA (ZIP 01082) averages $1,381/yr for homeowners insurance, 22% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally.
- $1,381
- Avg premium (2022)
- -22%
- vs U.S. average
- +7.2%
- since 2018
- 37th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 01082 (Ware, MA)
ZIP 01082 (Ware, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,381 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 86 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01082 in the 37th percentile, 22% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 01082 is 40% below, ranking #474 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Pittsfield (ZIP 01201) at $1,378, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 36.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01082. About 2.95% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,118. Insurers decline to renew 0.89% of policies in ZIP 01082 at expiration, a drop of 27.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.2% through 2022, ranging $1,287 to $1,381 with a 5-year average of $1,349, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 01082 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 01082, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,287 | - |
| 2019 | $1,333 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | $1,377 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $1,368 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | $1,381 | +0.9% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 01082
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 01082 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- Massachusetts's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Massachusetts overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide
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
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