ZIP 01223 · Berkshire County

Becket, MA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 01223, Becket, Massachusetts averages $1,614/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 01223 (Becket, MA) is #11,641 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #11,056 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,614
Avg premium (2022)
#11,641
of 25,593 on premium
#11,056
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
55th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
47/100
01223 - Becket, MA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,614/yr
Avg premium, 45th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
84.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
93.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 01223's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,614 Around the middle lower than 45% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 01223. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Massachusetts, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 01223; crosshairs: Massachusetts averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$452.5$4546.5$8640.6$12734.6$16828.70.0%0.7%1.4%2.1%2.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 01376 · Turners Falls $1,197/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 01027 · Easthampton $1,339/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01001 · Agawam $1,367/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 01089 · West Springfield $1,404/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 01379 · Wendell $1,431/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 01072 · Shutesbury $1,446/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 01222 · Ashley Falls $1,468/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 01077 · Southwick $1,496/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 01453 · Leominster $1,516/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 01876 · Tewksbury $1,533/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 01571 · Dudley $1,558/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 01473 · Westminster $1,575/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 01029 · East Otis $1,593/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 01368 · Royalston $1,608/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 01223 · Becket (this ZIP) $1,614/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 01550 · Southbridge $1,628/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 01566 · Sturbridge $1,644/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 02718 · East Taunton $1,668/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 01516 · Douglas $1,689/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 02188 · Weymouth $1,707/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 02180 · Stoneham $1,725/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 01860 · Merrimac $1,746/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02726 · Somerset $1,777/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 02170 · Quincy $1,810/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 02777 · Swansea $1,831/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02743 · Acushnet $1,850/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 02723 · Fall River $1,873/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 01568 · Upton $1,886/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 02576 · West Wareham $1,905/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 01541 · Princeton $1,946/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 01841 · Lawrence $1,966/yr · 2.69%
  • ZIP 01827 · Dunstable $1,994/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 02740 · New Bedford $2,053/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 02135 · Brighton $2,098/yr · 1.68%
  • ZIP 02145 · Somerville $2,167/yr · 1.88%
  • ZIP 02644 · Forestdale $2,234/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 01951 · Newbury $2,321/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 02126 · Mattapan $2,373/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 02090 · Westwood $2,460/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 02460 · Newtonville $2,557/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 01259 · Southfield $2,631/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 02648 · Marstons Mills $2,763/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 02482 · Wellesley $2,956/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01770 · Sherborn $3,063/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 02748 · South Dartmouth $3,209/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 01773 · Lincoln $3,551/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 02667 · Wellfleet $3,952/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 02635 · Cotuit $4,522/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 02633 · Chatham $5,618/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 02554 · Nantucket $16,084/yr · 0.16%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,614/yr
Near-median premium
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.0%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.94%
Avg severity: $24,182
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

High-band NRI for ZIP 01223's county (Berkshire): score 84.0, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Hurricane. That is #10 of 14 Massachusetts counties and the 84th national percentile (7% above the 78.8 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 41.5 · Community Resilience 93.4. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 01223, 2018-2022

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Berkshire County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 01223 via FIPS 25003. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
84.0
Relatively Moderate · 84th national percentile
In-state county rank
#10
of 14 Massachusetts counties · state mean 78.8
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $3,194,835

Social Vulnerability Index 41.5 · Community Resilience 93.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Massachusetts NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Berkshire County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 01223 in Berkshire County (NRI 84.0, hazard Hurricane), both outside Massachusetts. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,614/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.92% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 01223?
Berkshire County scores 84.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 84th percentile nationally and #10 of 14 Massachusetts counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 01223

This ZIP's premiums run at the 55th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.