ZIP 01562 · Worcester County

Spencer, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01562, Spencer, Massachusetts.

20.2%
Loss ratio
1.09%
Nonrenewal rate
#398 of 500
Massachusetts rank
137
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 01562 (Spencer, MA) homeowners insurance averages $1,551/yr, 50th percentile nationally, 13% below the U.S. norm.

$1,551
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+3.2%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,551/yr
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.77%
Avg severity: $11,332
Nonrenewal Rate
1.09%
+20.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01562 (Spencer, MA)

ZIP 01562 (Spencer, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,551 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 137 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 13% below that mark and lands in the 50th national percentile. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 32% (below), ranking #398 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Brimfield (ZIP 01010) at $1,553, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.77% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,332. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.09%, a rise of 20.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 01562 have risen by 3.2%, ranging from $1,502 to $1,595 with a five-year average of $1,545, 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 01562 Compares

vs National Average
$1,551 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,551 vs $2,294
32% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01562, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,551
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01562.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,502 -
2019 $1,543 +2.7%
2020 $1,595 +3.4%
2021 $1,532 -4.0%
2022 $1,551 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,545
Premium Range
$1,502 - $1,595
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01562

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 01562?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 01562 (Spencer, MA) averages $1,551 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 50th percentile, #398 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Spencer, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01562: a claims frequency of 2.77%, a loss ratio of 20.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.09%, placing this ZIP in the 50th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01562 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01562 premiums of $1,551/yr are 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01562?
Insurers decline to renew 1.09% of policies in ZIP 01562 in Massachusetts, a rise of 20.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01562 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01562 runs $1,502-$1,595 (5-year average $1,545). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 01562 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01562 runs 32% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,551/yr), ranking #398 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.