ZIP 01473 · Worcester County

Westminster, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01473, Westminster, Massachusetts.

42.4%
Loss ratio
0.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#385 of 500
Massachusetts rank
79
Policies

The verdict

Westminster, MA (ZIP 01473) averages $1,575/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally.

$1,575
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+3.7%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,575/yr
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.45%
Avg severity: $27,255
Nonrenewal Rate
0.67%
-42.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01473 (Westminster, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01473 (Westminster, MA) runs $1,575 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 79 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 01473 comes in 11% below, the 52nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 31% below, ranking #385 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Ashby (ZIP 01431) at $1,575, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01473 is 42.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.45% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,255. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.67%, a drop of 42.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 01473 have risen by 3.7%, ranging from $1,519 to $1,591 with a five-year average of $1,561, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 01473 Compares

vs National Average
$1,575 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,575 vs $2,294
31% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01473, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,575
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01473.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,519 -
2019 $1,571 +3.4%
2020 $1,591 +1.3%
2021 $1,551 -2.5%
2022 $1,575 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,561
Premium Range
$1,519 - $1,591
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01473

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 01473?
At the 52nd percentile nationally, #385 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01473 (Westminster, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,575 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Westminster, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01473: a claims frequency of 2.45%, a loss ratio of 42.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.67%, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01473 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01473 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,575/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01473?
ZIP 01473 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.67% in Massachusetts, a drop of 42.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01473 over 5 years?
ZIP 01473 premiums spanned $1,519 to $1,591 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,561. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 01473 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01473 has an average premium of $1,575/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 31% below the state average, ranking #385 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.