ZIP 01550 · Worcester County

Southbridge, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01550, Southbridge, Massachusetts.

25.7%
Loss ratio
1.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#354 of 500
Massachusetts rank
319
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Southbridge, MA (ZIP 01550) runs $1,628/yr on average: the 55th percentile nationally and 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,628
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+6.2%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,628/yr
+6.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.22%
Avg severity: $13,019
Nonrenewal Rate
1.22%
-9.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01550 (Southbridge, MA)

ZIP 01550 (Southbridge, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,628 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 319 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 01550 comes in 8% below, the 55th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 29% below that figure, ranking #354 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Worcester (ZIP 01607) at $1,630, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01550 is 25.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.22%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,019. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.22% in this ZIP, a drop of 9.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 01550 have risen by 6.2%, ranging from $1,533 to $1,628 with a five-year average of $1,581, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 01550 Compares

vs National Average
$1,628 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,628 vs $2,294
29% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01550, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,628
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01550.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,533 -
2019 $1,573 +2.6%
2020 $1,588 +1.0%
2021 $1,585 -0.2%
2022 $1,628 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,581
Premium Range
$1,533 - $1,628
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01550

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 01550?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 01550 (Southbridge, MA) averages $1,628 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 55th percentile, #354 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +6.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Southbridge, MA?
In ZIP 01550, insurers report a 25.7% loss ratio, a 3.22% claims frequency, and a 1.22% nonrenewal rate, the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01550 compared to the national average?
At $1,628/yr, ZIP 01550 runs 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01550?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01550 is 1.22%, a drop of 9.1% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01550 over 5 years?
ZIP 01550 premiums spanned $1,533 to $1,628 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,581. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 01550 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01550 has an average premium of $1,628/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 29% below the state average, ranking #354 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.