ZIP 01337 Insurance Data

Bernardston, Massachusetts · Franklin County · 26 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,317/yr
+0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.75%
Avg severity: $4,872
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
+36.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01337 (Bernardston, MA)

ZIP 01337 (Bernardston, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,317 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 26 reported policies. That is 26% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 33th percentile nationally. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 43% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01337 is 6.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.75%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,872. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.64% in this ZIP, a rise of 36.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 01337 have risen by 0.3%, ranging from $1,314 to $1,417 with a five-year average of $1,357 — an annualized rate of +0.1% per year. 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 01337 Compares

vs National Average
$1,317 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,317 vs $2,294
43% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,314
2019 $1,386 +5.5%
2020 $1,417 +2.3%
2021 $1,353 -4.5%
2022 $1,317 -2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,357
Premium Range
$1,314 - $1,417
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 01337?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01337 (Bernardston, MA) is $1,317 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bernardston, MA?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.75% in this ZIP), loss ratio (6.5%), and nonrenewal rates (0.64%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01337 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01337 premiums of $1,317/yr are 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 33th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01337?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01337 is 0.64%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +36.7% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01337 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01337 have ranged from $1,314 to $1,417, with a 5-year average of $1,357. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 01337 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01337 has an average premium of $1,317/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 43% below the state average.

Related

Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainInsure Editorial

Verify with HUD →  ·  Verify with FEMA →