ZIP 01474 · Middlesex County

West Townsend, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01474, West Townsend, Massachusetts.

25.0%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#387 of 500
Massachusetts rank
82
Policies

The verdict

West Townsend, MA (ZIP 01474) averages $1,574/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally.

$1,574
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+4.8%
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)
$1,574/yr
+4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.09%
Avg severity: $18,828
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
-80.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01474 (West Townsend, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 01474 (West Townsend, MA) pay an average of $1,574 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 82 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 11% below that mark and lands in the 52nd national percentile. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 31% below, ranking #387 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Northampton (ZIP 01060) at $1,575, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01474 is 25.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.09% of policies in ZIP 01474 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,828. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.42%, a drop of 80.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 01474 premiums risen 4.8%, spanning $1,501 to $1,574 (five-year average: $1,533), an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 01474 Compares

vs National Average
$1,574 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,574 vs $2,294
31% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01474, 2018–2022

$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580 20182019202020212022 $1,574
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01474.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,501 -
2019 $1,532 +2.1%
2020 $1,538 +0.3%
2021 $1,520 -1.2%
2022 $1,574 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,533
Premium Range
$1,501 - $1,574
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01474

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 01474?
At the 52nd percentile nationally, #387 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01474 (West Townsend, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,574 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Townsend, MA?
In ZIP 01474, insurers report a 25.0% loss ratio, a 2.09% claims frequency, and a 0.42% nonrenewal rate, the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01474 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01474 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,574/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01474?
ZIP 01474 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.42% in Massachusetts, a drop of 80.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01474 over 5 years?
ZIP 01474 premiums spanned $1,501 to $1,574 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,533. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 01474 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01474 runs 31% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,574/yr), ranking #387 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.