ZIP 01243 · Hampshire County

Middlefield, MA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 01243, Middlefield, Massachusetts averages $1,733/yr.

1.3%
Loss ratio
#297 of 500
Massachusetts rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Middlefield, MA (ZIP 01243) averages $1,733/yr for homeowners insurance, 2% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally.

$1,733
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+5.3%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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
49/100
01243 - Middlefield, 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 F
$1,733/yr
Avg premium, 38th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
69.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
94.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 01243's premium sits nationally

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

$1,733 Around the middle lower than 38% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,733/yr
Near-median premium
+5.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.3%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.63%
Avg severity: $1,405
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01243 (Middlefield, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01243 (Middlefield, MA) runs $1,733 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 01243 comes in 2% below, the 62nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 01243 is 24% below, ranking #297 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Worcester (ZIP 01604) at $1,731, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 01243 shows a 1.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.63% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,405.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 01243 premiums risen 5.3%, spanning $1,552 to $1,733 (five-year average: $1,657), an annualized rate of +1.3% per year.

FEMA NRI places Hampshire County in the upper risk band at 69.9 (Relatively Low): national 70th percentile, #11/14 inside Massachusetts, and 11% below the 78.8 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 12.8 · Community Resilience 94.0. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 01243 Compares

vs National Average
$1,733 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,733 vs $2,294
24% below state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01243, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,733
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01243.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,646 -
2019 $1,552 -5.7%
2020 $1,724 +11.1%
2021 $1,632 -5.3%
2022 $1,733 +6.2%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 01243 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,657
Premium Range
$1,552 - $1,733
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Hampshire County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 01243 via FIPS 25015. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
69.9
Relatively Low · 70th national percentile
In-state county rank
#11
of 14 Massachusetts counties · state mean 78.8
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $4,260,093

Social Vulnerability Index 12.8 · Community Resilience 94.0

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.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Massachusetts for ZIP 01243

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 01243 in Hampshire County (NRI 69.9, hazard Hurricane), both outside Massachusetts. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,733/yr 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 01243?
At the 62nd percentile nationally, #297 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01243 (Middlefield, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,733 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Middlefield, MA?
In ZIP 01243, insurers report a 1.3% loss ratio, a 1.63% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 62nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01243 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01243 premiums of $1,733/yr are 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 62nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01243?
ZIP 01243 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01243 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01243 have ranged from $1,552 to $1,733, with a 5-year average of $1,657. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 01243 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01243 averages $1,733/yr, 24% below that figure, ranking #297 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 01243?
Hampshire County scores 69.9 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 70th percentile nationally and #11 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 01243

This ZIP's premiums run at the 62nd 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.