ZIP 01464 Insurance Data

Shirley, Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 185 policies

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)

ZIP 01464 (Shirley, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,607 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 185 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 30% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01464 is 34.7%, meaning 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. 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

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)

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?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01464 (Shirley, MA) is $1,607 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Shirley, MA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.47% in this ZIP), loss ratio (34.7%), and nonrenewal rates (0.64%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
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?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01464 is 0.64%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -67.7% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01464 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01464 have ranged from $1,514 to $1,607, with 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.

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