ZIP 01432 · Middlesex County

Ayer, MA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 01432, Ayer, Massachusetts averages $1,522/yr.

18.6%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#413 of 500
Massachusetts rank
323
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 01432 (Ayer, MA) is #13,338 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #10,811 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,522
Avg premium (2022)
#13,338
of 25,593 on premium
#10,811
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
48th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
45/100
01432 - Ayer, MA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C-
$1,522/yr
Avg premium, 52nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
96.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
89.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 01432's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,522 Lower than most lower than 52% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 01432. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Massachusetts, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 01432; crosshairs: Massachusetts averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$452.5$4546.5$8640.6$12734.6$16828.70.0%0.7%1.4%2.1%2.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 01376 · Turners Falls $1,197/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 01027 · Easthampton $1,339/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01001 · Agawam $1,367/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 01089 · West Springfield $1,404/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 01379 · Wendell $1,431/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 01072 · Shutesbury $1,446/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 01222 · Ashley Falls $1,468/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 01077 · Southwick $1,496/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 01453 · Leominster $1,516/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 01432 · Ayer (this ZIP) $1,522/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 01876 · Tewksbury $1,533/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 01571 · Dudley $1,558/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 01473 · Westminster $1,575/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 01029 · East Otis $1,593/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 01368 · Royalston $1,608/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 01550 · Southbridge $1,628/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 01566 · Sturbridge $1,644/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 02718 · East Taunton $1,668/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 01516 · Douglas $1,689/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 02188 · Weymouth $1,707/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 02180 · Stoneham $1,725/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 01860 · Merrimac $1,746/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02726 · Somerset $1,777/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 02170 · Quincy $1,810/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 02777 · Swansea $1,831/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02743 · Acushnet $1,850/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 02723 · Fall River $1,873/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 01568 · Upton $1,886/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 02576 · West Wareham $1,905/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 01541 · Princeton $1,946/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 01841 · Lawrence $1,966/yr · 2.69%
  • ZIP 01827 · Dunstable $1,994/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 02740 · New Bedford $2,053/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 02135 · Brighton $2,098/yr · 1.68%
  • ZIP 02145 · Somerville $2,167/yr · 1.88%
  • ZIP 02644 · Forestdale $2,234/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 01951 · Newbury $2,321/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 02126 · Mattapan $2,373/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 02090 · Westwood $2,460/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 02460 · Newtonville $2,557/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 01259 · Southfield $2,631/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 02648 · Marstons Mills $2,763/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 02482 · Wellesley $2,956/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01770 · Sherborn $3,063/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 02748 · South Dartmouth $3,209/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 01773 · Lincoln $3,551/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 02667 · Wellfleet $3,952/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 02635 · Cotuit $4,522/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 02633 · Chatham $5,618/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 02554 · Nantucket $16,084/yr · 0.16%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,522/yr
Near-median premium
+0.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.74%
Avg severity: $10,337
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-31.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01432 (Ayer, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01432 (Ayer, MA) at $1,522 per year for 2022 across approximately 323 reported policies. That is 14% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 34% below, ranking #413 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is North Chelmsford (ZIP 01863) at $1,523, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 18.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01432. 2.74% of policies in ZIP 01432 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,337. Insurers decline to renew 0.94% of policies in ZIP 01432 at expiration, a drop of 31.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.4% through 2022, ranging $1,500 to $1,532 with a 5-year average of $1,520, an annualized rate of +0.1% per year.

FEMA NRI places Middlesex County in the upper risk band at 96.9 (Relatively High): national 97th percentile, #1/14 inside Massachusetts, and 23% above the 78.8 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 15.8 · Community Resilience 89.8. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 01432 Compares

vs National Average
$1,522 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,522 vs $2,294
34% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01432, 2018–2022

$1,490$1,500$1,510$1,520$1,530$1,540 20182019202020212022 $1,522
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01432.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,516 -
2019 $1,530 +0.9%
2020 $1,532 +0.1%
2021 $1,500 -2.1%
2022 $1,522 +1.5%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 01432 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,520
Premium Range
$1,500 - $1,532
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Middlesex County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 01432 via FIPS 25017. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
96.9
Relatively High · 97th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 14 Massachusetts counties · state mean 78.8
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $30,095,131

Social Vulnerability Index 15.8 · Community Resilience 89.8

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Massachusetts NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 01432's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 01432: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Massachusetts. County hazard context (Middlesex, NRI 96.9) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,522/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.94% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 01432?
At the 48th percentile nationally, #413 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01432 (Ayer, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,522 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ayer, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 01432: claims frequency (2.74%), loss ratio (18.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.94%), together placing this ZIP at the 48th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01432 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01432 premiums of $1,522/yr are 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01432?
Insurers decline to renew 0.94% of policies in ZIP 01432 in Massachusetts, a drop of 31.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01432 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01432 runs $1,500-$1,532 (5-year average $1,520). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 01432 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01432 averages $1,522/yr, 34% below that figure, ranking #413 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 01432?
Middlesex County scores 96.9 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 97th percentile nationally and #1 of 14 Massachusetts counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Relatively High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 01432

This ZIP's premiums run at the 48th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.