ZIP 01523 · Worcester County

Lancaster, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01523, Lancaster, Massachusetts.

31.3%
Loss ratio
1.27%
Nonrenewal rate
#309 of 500
Massachusetts rank
116
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lancaster, MA (ZIP 01523) runs $1,709/yr on average: the 61st percentile nationally and 4% below the U.S. average.

$1,709
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+7.7%
since 2018
61st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,709/yr
+7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.12%
Avg severity: $17,147
Nonrenewal Rate
1.27%
+2.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01523 (Lancaster, MA)

ZIP 01523 (Lancaster, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,709 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 116 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 01523 comes in 4% below, the 61st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 01523 is 25% below, ranking #309 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Avon (ZIP 02322) at $1,709, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01523. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,147. Insurers decline to renew 1.27% of policies in ZIP 01523 at expiration, a rise of 2.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 01523 premiums risen 7.7%, spanning $1,587 to $1,709 (five-year average: $1,673), an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 01523 Compares

vs National Average
$1,709 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,709 vs $2,294
25% below state avg
National Percentile
61th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01523, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,709
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01523.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,587 -
2019 $1,675 +5.5%
2020 $1,697 +1.3%
2021 $1,695 -0.1%
2022 $1,709 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,673
Premium Range
$1,587 - $1,709
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01523

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 01523?
ZIP 01523 (Lancaster, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,709 per year as of 2022 (61st percentile, #309 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed +7.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lancaster, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01523: a claims frequency of 3.12%, a loss ratio of 31.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.27%, placing this ZIP in the 61st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01523 compared to the national average?
At $1,709/yr, ZIP 01523 runs 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 61st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01523?
ZIP 01523 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.27% in Massachusetts, a rise of 2.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01523 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01523 runs $1,587-$1,709 (5-year average $1,673). The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 01523 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01523 runs 25% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,709/yr), ranking #309 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.