ZIP 01262 · Berkshire County

Stockbridge, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01262, Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

19.2%
Loss ratio
1.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#88 of 500
Massachusetts rank
39
Policies

The verdict

At $2,735/yr, Stockbridge, MA (ZIP 01262) sits in the 92nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 54% above the U.S. average.

$2,735
Avg premium (2022)
+54%
vs U.S. average
-3.1%
since 2018
92nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,735/yr
-3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.54%
Avg severity: $9,461
Nonrenewal Rate
1.02%
-25.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01262 (Stockbridge, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 01262 (Stockbridge, MA) pay an average of $2,735 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 39 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 01262 comes in 54% above, the 92nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 01262 is 19% above, ranking #88 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Norwell (ZIP 02061) at $2,729, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 19.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01262. 5.54% of policies in ZIP 01262 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,461. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.02%, a drop of 25.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 01262 have fallen by 3.1%, ranging from $2,735 to $2,915 with a five-year average of $2,822, an annualized rate of -0.8% 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 01262 Compares

vs National Average
$2,735 vs $1,776
54% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,735 vs $2,294
19% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01262, 2018–2022

$2,700$2,750$2,800$2,850$2,900$2,950 20182019202020212022 $2,735
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01262.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,824 -
2019 $2,915 +3.2%
2020 $2,854 -2.1%
2021 $2,782 -2.5%
2022 $2,735 -1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,822
Premium Range
$2,735 - $2,915
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01262

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 01262?
At the 92nd percentile nationally, #88 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01262 (Stockbridge, MA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,735 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stockbridge, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01262: a claims frequency of 5.54%, a loss ratio of 19.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.02%, placing this ZIP in the 92nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01262 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01262 lands in the 92nd percentile: its $2,735/yr average is 54% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01262?
Insurers decline to renew 1.02% of policies in ZIP 01262 in Massachusetts, a drop of 25.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01262 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01262 runs $2,735-$2,915 (5-year average $2,822). The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 01262 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01262 averages $2,735/yr, 19% above that figure, ranking #88 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.