ZIP 01604 · Worcester County

Worcester, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01604, Worcester, Massachusetts.

28.5%
Loss ratio
1.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#298 of 500
Massachusetts rank
2,079
Policies

The verdict

At $1,731/yr, Worcester, MA (ZIP 01604) sits in the 62nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 3% below the U.S. average.

$1,731
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
+3.2%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,731/yr
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.48%
Avg severity: $14,149
Nonrenewal Rate
1.42%
+15.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01604 (Worcester, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01604 (Worcester, MA) at $1,731 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,079 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01604 in the 62nd percentile, 3% 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 #298 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Middlefield (ZIP 01243) at $1,733, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 28.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01604. About 3.48% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,149. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.42% in this ZIP, a rise of 15.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 01604 premiums risen 3.2%, spanning $1,677 to $1,768 (five-year average: $1,725), 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 01604 Compares

vs National Average
$1,731 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,731 vs $2,294
25% below state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01604, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,731
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01604.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,677 -
2019 $1,731 +3.2%
2020 $1,768 +2.1%
2021 $1,721 -2.7%
2022 $1,731 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,725
Premium Range
$1,677 - $1,768
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01604

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 01604?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 01604 (Worcester, MA) averages $1,731 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 62nd percentile, #298 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Worcester, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 01604: claims frequency (3.48%), loss ratio (28.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.42%), together placing this ZIP at the 62nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01604 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01604 lands in the 62nd percentile: its $1,731/yr average is 3% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01604?
Insurers decline to renew 1.42% of policies in ZIP 01604 in Massachusetts, a rise of 15.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01604 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01604 runs $1,677-$1,768 (5-year average $1,725). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 01604 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01604 averages $1,731/yr, 25% below that figure, ranking #298 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.