ZIP 01338 · Franklin County

Buckland, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01338, Buckland, Massachusetts.

5.2%
Loss ratio
0.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#411 of 500
Massachusetts rank
20
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Buckland, MA (ZIP 01338) runs $1,524/yr on average: the 48th percentile nationally and 14% below the U.S. average.

$1,524
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+5.4%
since 2018
48th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,524/yr
+5.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.12%
Avg severity: $7,142
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
-40.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01338 (Buckland, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01338 (Buckland, MA) at $1,524 per year for 2022 across approximately 20 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 01338 comes in 14% below, the 48th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 01338 is 34% below, ranking #411 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Ashburnham (ZIP 01430) at $1,524, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 5.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01338. 1.12% of policies in ZIP 01338 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,142. Insurers decline to renew 0.56% of policies in ZIP 01338 at expiration, a drop of 40.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 01338 costs have risen 5.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,446 to a high of $1,594, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 01338 Compares

vs National Average
$1,524 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,524 vs $2,294
34% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01338, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,524
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01338.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,446 -
2019 $1,501 +3.8%
2020 $1,594 +6.2%
2021 $1,504 -5.7%
2022 $1,524 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,514
Premium Range
$1,446 - $1,594
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01338

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 01338?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 01338 (Buckland, MA) averages $1,524 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 48th percentile, #411 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +5.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buckland, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01338: a claims frequency of 1.12%, a loss ratio of 5.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.56%, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01338 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01338 lands in the 48th percentile: its $1,524/yr average is 14% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01338?
Insurers decline to renew 0.56% of policies in ZIP 01338 in Massachusetts, a drop of 40.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01338 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01338 runs $1,446-$1,594 (5-year average $1,514). The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 01338 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01338 averages $1,524/yr, 34% below that figure, ranking #411 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.