ZIP 01522 · Worcester County

Jefferson, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01522, Jefferson, Massachusetts.

23.0%
Loss ratio
1.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#373 of 500
Massachusetts rank
78
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 01522 (Jefferson, MA) homeowners insurance averages $1,596/yr, 53rd percentile nationally, 10% below the U.S. norm.

$1,596
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+3.4%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,596/yr
+3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.65%
Avg severity: $10,039
Nonrenewal Rate
1.35%
-2.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01522 (Jefferson, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01522 (Jefferson, MA) at $1,596 per year for 2022 across approximately 78 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01522 in the 53rd percentile, 10% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 30% below, ranking #373 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Worcester (ZIP 01606) at $1,596, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 01522 shows a 23.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.65%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,039. 1.35% of ZIP 01522 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 2.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 01522 premiums risen 3.4%, spanning $1,544 to $1,632 (five-year average: $1,593), an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 01522 Compares

vs National Average
$1,596 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,596 vs $2,294
30% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01522, 2018–2022

$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640 20182019202020212022 $1,596
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01522.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,544 -
2019 $1,602 +3.8%
2020 $1,632 +1.9%
2021 $1,589 -2.6%
2022 $1,596 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,593
Premium Range
$1,544 - $1,632
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01522

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 01522?
At the 53rd percentile nationally, #373 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01522 (Jefferson, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,596 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Jefferson, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01522: a claims frequency of 3.65%, a loss ratio of 23.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.35%, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01522 compared to the national average?
At $1,596/yr, ZIP 01522 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01522?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01522 is 1.35%, a drop of 2.1% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01522 over 5 years?
ZIP 01522 premiums spanned $1,544 to $1,632 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,593. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 01522 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01522 averages $1,596/yr, 30% below that figure, ranking #373 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.