ZIP 01088 · Hampshire County

West Hatfield, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01088, West Hatfield, Massachusetts.

6.5%
Loss ratio
2.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#461 of 500
Massachusetts rank
49
Policies

The verdict

West Hatfield, MA (ZIP 01088) averages $1,423/yr for homeowners insurance, 20% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally.

$1,423
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+12.1%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,423/yr
+12.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.80%
Avg severity: $11,493
Nonrenewal Rate
2.40%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01088 (West Hatfield, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01088 (West Hatfield, MA) runs $1,423 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 49 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01088 in the 41st percentile, 20% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 38% below, ranking #461 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Thorndike (ZIP 01079) at $1,424, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 6.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01088. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 0.80%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,493. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.40% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 01088 costs have risen 12.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,270 to a high of $1,423, an annualized rate of +2.9% 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 01088 Compares

vs National Average
$1,423 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,423 vs $2,294
38% below state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01088, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,423
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01088.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,270 -
2019 $1,331 +4.8%
2020 $1,356 +1.9%
2021 $1,358 +0.1%
2022 $1,423 +4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,348
Premium Range
$1,270 - $1,423
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01088

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 01088?
ZIP 01088 (West Hatfield, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,423 per year as of 2022 (41st percentile, #461 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed +12.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Hatfield, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01088: a claims frequency of 0.80%, a loss ratio of 6.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.40%, placing this ZIP in the 41st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01088 compared to the national average?
At $1,423/yr, ZIP 01088 runs 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 41st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01088?
Insurers decline to renew 2.40% of policies in ZIP 01088 in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01088 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01088 runs $1,270-$1,423 (5-year average $1,348). The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 01088 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01088 averages $1,423/yr, 38% below that figure, ranking #461 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.