ZIP 01236 · Berkshire County

Housatonic, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01236, Housatonic, Massachusetts.

8.8%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#441 of 500
Massachusetts rank
121
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 01236 (Housatonic, MA) homeowners insurance averages $1,458/yr, 43rd percentile nationally, 18% below the U.S. norm.

$1,458
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,458/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.82%
Avg severity: $4,526
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
+216.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01236 (Housatonic, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01236 (Housatonic, MA) at $1,458 per year for 2022 across approximately 121 reported policies. That is 18% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 43rd percentile nationally. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 36% (below), ranking #441 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Hadley (ZIP 01035) at $1,459, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 01236 shows a 8.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.82% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,526. 0.94% of ZIP 01236 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 216.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 01236 have risen by 8.3%, ranging from $1,347 to $1,458 with a five-year average of $1,417, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 01236 Compares

vs National Average
$1,458 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,458 vs $2,294
36% below state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01236, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,458
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01236.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,347 -
2019 $1,406 +4.4%
2020 $1,455 +3.5%
2021 $1,417 -2.6%
2022 $1,458 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,417
Premium Range
$1,347 - $1,458
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01236

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 01236?
ZIP 01236 (Housatonic, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,458 per year as of 2022 (43rd percentile, #441 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Housatonic, MA?
In ZIP 01236, insurers report a 8.8% loss ratio, a 2.82% claims frequency, and a 0.94% nonrenewal rate, the 43rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01236 compared to the national average?
At $1,458/yr, ZIP 01236 runs 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01236?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01236 is 0.94%, a rise of 216.9% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01236 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01236 runs $1,347-$1,458 (5-year average $1,417). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 01236 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01236 averages $1,458/yr, 36% below that figure, ranking #441 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.