ZIP 01259 · Berkshire County

Southfield, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01259, Southfield, Massachusetts.

8.1%
Loss ratio
0.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#97 of 500
Massachusetts rank
9
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Southfield, MA (ZIP 01259) runs $2,631/yr on average: the 91st percentile nationally and 48% above the U.S. average.

$2,631
Avg premium (2022)
+48%
vs U.S. average
+2.5%
since 2018
91st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,631/yr
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.88%
Avg severity: $5,512
Nonrenewal Rate
0.49%
-67.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01259 (Southfield, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01259 (Southfield, MA) at $2,631 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01259 in the 91st percentile, 48% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 01259 is 15% above, ranking #97 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Dorchester (ZIP 02125) at $2,631, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 8.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01259. About 3.88% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,512. Insurers decline to renew 0.49% of policies in ZIP 01259 at expiration, a drop of 67.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 01259 premiums risen 2.5%, spanning $2,567 to $2,724 (five-year average: $2,661), an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 01259 Compares

vs National Average
$2,631 vs $1,776
48% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,631 vs $2,294
15% above state avg
National Percentile
91th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01259, 2018–2022

$2,550$2,600$2,650$2,700$2,750 20182019202020212022 $2,631
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01259.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,567 -
2019 $2,690 +4.8%
2020 $2,724 +1.2%
2021 $2,694 -1.1%
2022 $2,631 -2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,661
Premium Range
$2,567 - $2,724
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01259

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 01259?
At the 91st percentile nationally, #97 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01259 (Southfield, MA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,631 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Southfield, MA?
In ZIP 01259, insurers report a 8.1% loss ratio, a 3.88% claims frequency, and a 0.49% nonrenewal rate, the 91st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01259 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01259 premiums of $2,631/yr are 48% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 91st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01259?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01259 is 0.49%, a drop of 67.0% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01259 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01259 have ranged from $2,567 to $2,724, with a 5-year average of $2,661. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 01259 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01259 averages $2,631/yr, 15% above that figure, ranking #97 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.