ZIP 01223 · Berkshire County

Becket, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01223, Becket, Massachusetts.

44.0%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#360 of 500
Massachusetts rank
12
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 01223 (Becket, MA) homeowners insurance averages $1,614/yr, 55th percentile nationally, 9% below the U.S. norm.

$1,614
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+2.5%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,614/yr
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.94%
Avg severity: $24,182
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
-34.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01223 (Becket, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01223 (Becket, MA) runs $1,614 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 12 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 01223 comes in 9% below, the 55th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 30% below, ranking #360 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Methuen (ZIP 01844) at $1,613, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 44.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01223. About 2.94% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,182. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.92% in this ZIP, a drop of 34.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.5% through 2022, ranging $1,574 to $1,632 with a 5-year average of $1,607, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 01223 Compares

vs National Average
$1,614 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,614 vs $2,294
30% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01223, 2018–2022

$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640 20182019202020212022 $1,614
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01223.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,574 -
2019 $1,610 +2.3%
2020 $1,632 +1.4%
2021 $1,604 -1.7%
2022 $1,614 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,607
Premium Range
$1,574 - $1,632
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01223

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 01223?
At the 55th percentile nationally, #360 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01223 (Becket, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,614 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Becket, MA?
In ZIP 01223, insurers report a 44.0% loss ratio, a 2.94% claims frequency, and a 0.92% nonrenewal rate, the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01223 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01223 premiums of $1,614/yr are 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01223?
Insurers decline to renew 0.92% of policies in ZIP 01223 in Massachusetts, a drop of 34.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01223 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01223 runs $1,574-$1,632 (5-year average $1,607). The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 01223 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01223 has an average premium of $1,614/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 30% below the state average, ranking #360 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.