ZIP 01602 · Worcester County

Worcester, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01602, Worcester, Massachusetts.

25.7%
Loss ratio
0.87%
Nonrenewal rate
#308 of 500
Massachusetts rank
1,527
Policies

The verdict

Worcester, MA (ZIP 01602) averages $1,711/yr for homeowners insurance, 4% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally.

$1,711
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+0.8%
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)
$1,711/yr
+0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.81%
Avg severity: $11,559
Nonrenewal Rate
0.87%
-27.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01602 (Worcester, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 01602 (Worcester, MA) pay an average of $1,711 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,527 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01602 in the 61st percentile, 4% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 25% below that figure, ranking #308 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Conway (ZIP 01341) at $1,712, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 25.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01602. About 3.81% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,559. Insurers decline to renew 0.87% of policies in ZIP 01602 at expiration, a drop of 27.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 01602 premiums risen 0.8%, spanning $1,695 to $1,730 (five-year average: $1,712), an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 01602 Compares

vs National Average
$1,711 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,711 vs $2,294
25% below state avg
National Percentile
61th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01602, 2018–2022

$1,690$1,700$1,710$1,720$1,730$1,740 20182019202020212022 $1,711
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01602.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,698 -
2019 $1,726 +1.7%
2020 $1,730 +0.2%
2021 $1,695 -2.0%
2022 $1,711 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,712
Premium Range
$1,695 - $1,730
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01602

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 01602?
At the 61st percentile nationally, #308 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01602 (Worcester, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,711 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Worcester, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01602: a claims frequency of 3.81%, a loss ratio of 25.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.87%, placing this ZIP in the 61st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01602 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01602 lands in the 61st percentile: its $1,711/yr average is 4% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01602?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01602 is 0.87%, a drop of 27.6% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01602 over 5 years?
ZIP 01602 premiums spanned $1,695 to $1,730 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,712. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 01602 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01602 runs 25% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,711/yr), ranking #308 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.