ZIP 01267 · Berkshire County

Williamstown, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01267, Williamstown, Massachusetts.

29.8%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#207 of 500
Massachusetts rank
56
Policies

The verdict

At $1,958/yr, Williamstown, MA (ZIP 01267) sits in the 74th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 10% above the U.S. average.

$1,958
Avg premium (2022)
+10%
vs U.S. average
-2.6%
since 2018
74th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,958/yr
-2.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.11%
Avg severity: $18,774
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
-20.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01267 (Williamstown, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01267 (Williamstown, MA) runs $1,958 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 56 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 10% above that mark and lands in the 74th national percentile. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 15% below, ranking #207 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Walpole (ZIP 02081) at $1,958, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01267 is 29.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.11% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,774. Insurers decline to renew 0.85% of policies in ZIP 01267 at expiration, a drop of 20.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 01267 costs have fallen 2.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,958 to a high of $2,059, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 01267 Compares

vs National Average
$1,958 vs $1,776
10% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,958 vs $2,294
15% below state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01267, 2018–2022

$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,958
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01267.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,009 -
2019 $2,011 +0.1%
2020 $2,059 +2.4%
2021 $1,990 -3.3%
2022 $1,958 -1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,005
Premium Range
$1,958 - $2,059
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01267

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 01267?
At the 74th percentile nationally, #207 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01267 (Williamstown, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,958 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -2.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Williamstown, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 01267: claims frequency (3.11%), loss ratio (29.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.85%), together placing this ZIP at the 74th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01267 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01267 premiums of $1,958/yr are 10% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 74th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01267?
Insurers decline to renew 0.85% of policies in ZIP 01267 in Massachusetts, a drop of 20.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01267 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01267 have ranged from $1,958 to $2,059, with a 5-year average of $2,005. The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 01267 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01267 runs 15% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,958/yr), ranking #207 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.