ZIP 01245 · Berkshire County

Monterey, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01245, Monterey, Massachusetts.

15.3%
Loss ratio
0.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#115 of 500
Massachusetts rank
13
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 01245 (Monterey, MA) homeowners insurance averages $2,481/yr, 88th percentile nationally, 40% above the U.S. norm.

$2,481
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
-5.5%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,481/yr
-5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.85%
Avg severity: $9,838
Nonrenewal Rate
0.40%
-67.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01245 (Monterey, MA)

ZIP 01245 (Monterey, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,481 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 40% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 88th percentile nationally. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 8% above that figure, ranking #115 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is South Hamilton (ZIP 01982) at $2,481, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 01245 shows a 15.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.85%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,838. 0.40% of ZIP 01245 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 67.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 5.5% through 2022, ranging $2,481 to $2,721 with a 5-year average of $2,612, an annualized rate of -1.4% 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 01245 Compares

vs National Average
$2,481 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,481 vs $2,294
8% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01245, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,481
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01245.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,624 -
2019 $2,649 +1.0%
2020 $2,721 +2.7%
2021 $2,587 -4.9%
2022 $2,481 -4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,612
Premium Range
$2,481 - $2,721
Annual Change Rate
-1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01245

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 01245?
ZIP 01245 (Monterey, MA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,481 per year as of 2022, in the 88th percentile nationally, #115 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed -5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Monterey, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 01245: claims frequency (3.85%), loss ratio (15.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.40%), together placing this ZIP at the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01245 compared to the national average?
At $2,481/yr, ZIP 01245 runs 40% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01245?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01245 is 0.40%, a drop of 67.2% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01245 over 5 years?
ZIP 01245 premiums spanned $2,481 to $2,721 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,612. The annualized change rate is -1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 01245 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01245 averages $2,481/yr, 8% above that figure, ranking #115 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.

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