ZIP 01542 · Worcester County

Rochdale, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01542, Rochdale, Massachusetts.

56.8%
Loss ratio
1.32%
Nonrenewal rate
#335 of 500
Massachusetts rank
211
Policies

The verdict

Rochdale, MA (ZIP 01542) averages $1,664/yr for homeowners insurance, 6% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally.

$1,664
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+9.1%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,664/yr
+9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.40%
Avg severity: $21,501
Nonrenewal Rate
1.32%
-44.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01542 (Rochdale, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 01542 (Rochdale, MA) pay an average of $1,664 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 211 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% below that mark and lands in the 58th national percentile. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 01542 is 27% below, ranking #335 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Worcester (ZIP 01603) at $1,660, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01542 is 56.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,501. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.32%, a drop of 44.5% 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 01542 premiums risen 9.1%, spanning $1,525 to $1,664 (five-year average: $1,584), an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 01542 Compares

vs National Average
$1,664 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,664 vs $2,294
27% below state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01542, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,664
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01542.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,525 -
2019 $1,528 +0.2%
2020 $1,587 +3.8%
2021 $1,619 +2.0%
2022 $1,664 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,584
Premium Range
$1,525 - $1,664
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01542

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 01542?
ZIP 01542 (Rochdale, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,664 per year as of 2022 (58th percentile, #335 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rochdale, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 01542: claims frequency (4.40%), loss ratio (56.8%), and nonrenewal rate (1.32%), together placing this ZIP at the 58th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01542 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01542 lands in the 58th percentile: its $1,664/yr average is 6% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01542?
ZIP 01542 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.32% in Massachusetts, a drop of 44.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01542 over 5 years?
ZIP 01542 premiums spanned $1,525 to $1,664 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,584. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 01542 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01542 averages $1,664/yr, 27% below that figure, ranking #335 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.