ZIP 01096 · Hampshire County

Williamsburg, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01096, Williamsburg, Massachusetts.

9.7%
Loss ratio
1.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#424 of 500
Massachusetts rank
27
Policies

The verdict

At $1,498/yr, Williamsburg, MA (ZIP 01096) sits in the 46th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% below the U.S. average.

$1,498
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+9.1%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,498/yr
+9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.83%
Avg severity: $7,941
Nonrenewal Rate
1.60%
+123.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01096 (Williamsburg, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 01096 (Williamsburg, MA) pay an average of $1,498 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 27 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01096 in the 46th percentile, 16% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 01096 is 35% below, ranking #424 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Hatfield (ZIP 01038) at $1,497, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 9.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.83% of policies in ZIP 01096 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,941. Insurers decline to renew 1.60% of policies in ZIP 01096 at expiration, a rise of 123.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 01096 have risen by 9.1%, ranging from $1,373 to $1,525 with a five-year average of $1,464, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 01096 Compares

vs National Average
$1,498 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,498 vs $2,294
35% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01096, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,498
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01096.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,373 -
2019 $1,449 +5.5%
2020 $1,525 +5.3%
2021 $1,476 -3.2%
2022 $1,498 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,464
Premium Range
$1,373 - $1,525
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01096

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 01096?
ZIP 01096 (Williamsburg, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,498 per year as of 2022 (46th percentile, #424 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Williamsburg, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 01096: claims frequency (1.83%), loss ratio (9.7%), and nonrenewal rate (1.60%), together placing this ZIP at the 46th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01096 compared to the national average?
At $1,498/yr, ZIP 01096 runs 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01096?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01096 is 1.60%, a rise of 123.7% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01096 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01096 runs $1,373-$1,525 (5-year average $1,464). The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 01096 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01096 has an average premium of $1,498/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 35% below the state average, ranking #424 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.