ZIP 01238 Insurance Data

Lee, Massachusetts · Berkshire County · 67 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,485/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
71.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.35%
Avg severity: $31,862
Nonrenewal Rate
1.12%
+12.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01238 (Lee, MA)

ZIP 01238 (Lee, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,485 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 67 reported policies. That is 16% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 45th percentile nationally. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 35% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01238 is 71.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.35%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,862. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.12% in this ZIP, a rise of 12.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 01238 have risen by 7.5%, ranging from $1,380 to $1,485 with a five-year average of $1,430 — an annualized rate of +1.8% per year. 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 01238 Compares

vs National Average
$1,485 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,485 vs $2,294
35% below state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,380
2019 $1,418 +2.8%
2020 $1,425 +0.5%
2021 $1,443 +1.3%
2022 $1,485 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,430
Premium Range
$1,380 - $1,485
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 01238?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01238 (Lee, MA) is $1,485 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lee, MA?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.35% in this ZIP), loss ratio (71.9%), and nonrenewal rates (1.12%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01238 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01238 premiums of $1,485/yr are 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01238?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01238 is 1.12%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +12.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01238 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01238 have ranged from $1,380 to $1,485, with a 5-year average of $1,430. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 01238 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01238 has an average premium of $1,485/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 35% below the state average.

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