ZIP 01220 · Berkshire County

Adams, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01220, Adams, Massachusetts.

57.1%
Loss ratio
0.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#497 of 500
Massachusetts rank
135
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Adams, MA (ZIP 01220) runs $1,279/yr on average: the 29th percentile nationally and 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,279
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+1.8%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,279/yr
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.83%
Avg severity: $19,104
Nonrenewal Rate
0.96%
-11.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01220 (Adams, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01220 (Adams, MA) runs $1,279 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 135 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 28% below that mark and lands in the 29th national percentile. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 44% (below), ranking #497 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Orange (ZIP 01364) at $1,279, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01220 is 57.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.83%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,104. 0.96% of ZIP 01220 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 11.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 01220 premiums risen 1.8%, spanning $1,256 to $1,300 (five-year average: $1,284), an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 01220 Compares

vs National Average
$1,279 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,279 vs $2,294
44% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01220, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,260$1,270$1,280$1,290$1,300$1,310 20182019202020212022 $1,279
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01220.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,256 -
2019 $1,293 +2.9%
2020 $1,300 +0.6%
2021 $1,292 -0.6%
2022 $1,279 -1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,284
Premium Range
$1,256 - $1,300
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01220

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 01220?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 01220 (Adams, MA) averages $1,279 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 29th percentile, #497 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Adams, MA?
In ZIP 01220, insurers report a 57.1% loss ratio, a 3.83% claims frequency, and a 0.96% nonrenewal rate, the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01220 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01220 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,279/yr average is 28% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01220?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01220 is 0.96%, a drop of 11.7% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01220 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01220 runs $1,256-$1,300 (5-year average $1,284). The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 01220 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01220 runs 44% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,279/yr), ranking #497 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.