ZIP 01464 · Middlesex County

Shirley, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01464, Shirley, Massachusetts.

34.7%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#367 of 500
Massachusetts rank
185
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Shirley, MA (ZIP 01464) runs $1,607/yr on average: the 54th percentile nationally and 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,607
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+6.1%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,607/yr
+6.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.47%
Avg severity: $22,567
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
-67.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01464 (Shirley, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01464 (Shirley, MA) runs $1,607 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 185 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 10% below that mark and lands in the 54th national percentile. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 30% below, ranking #367 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Lowell (ZIP 01854) at $1,607, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 01464 shows a 34.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.47%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,567. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.64% in this ZIP, a drop of 67.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 01464 have risen by 6.1%, ranging from $1,514 to $1,607 with a five-year average of $1,572, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 01464 Compares

vs National Average
$1,607 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,607 vs $2,294
30% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01464, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,607
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01464.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,514 -
2019 $1,564 +3.3%
2020 $1,587 +1.4%
2021 $1,588 +0.1%
2022 $1,607 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,572
Premium Range
$1,514 - $1,607
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01464

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 01464?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 01464 (Shirley, MA) averages $1,607 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 54th percentile, #367 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +6.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Shirley, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 01464: claims frequency (2.47%), loss ratio (34.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.64%), together placing this ZIP at the 54th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01464 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01464 premiums of $1,607/yr are 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01464?
Insurers decline to renew 0.64% of policies in ZIP 01464 in Massachusetts, a drop of 67.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01464 over 5 years?
ZIP 01464 premiums spanned $1,514 to $1,607 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,572. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 01464 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01464 has an average premium of $1,607/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 30% below the state average, ranking #367 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.