ZIP 01605 Insurance Data

Worcester, Massachusetts · Worcester County · 1,794 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,728/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.01%
Avg severity: $17,182
Nonrenewal Rate
1.40%
+16.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01605 (Worcester, MA)

ZIP 01605 (Worcester, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,728 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,794 reported policies. That is 3% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 62th percentile nationally. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 25% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01605 is 29.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.01%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,182. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.40% in this ZIP, a rise of 16.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 01605 have risen by 4.3%, ranging from $1,657 to $1,745 with a five-year average of $1,716 — an annualized rate of +1.1% per year. 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 01605 Compares

vs National Average
$1,728 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,728 vs $2,294
25% below state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,657
2019 $1,719 +3.7%
2020 $1,745 +1.5%
2021 $1,731 -0.8%
2022 $1,728 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,716
Premium Range
$1,657 - $1,745
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 01605?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01605 (Worcester, MA) is $1,728 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Worcester, MA?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.01% in this ZIP), loss ratio (29.9%), and nonrenewal rates (1.40%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01605 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01605 premiums of $1,728/yr are 3% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 62th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01605?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01605 is 1.40%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +16.2% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01605 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01605 have ranged from $1,657 to $1,745, with a 5-year average of $1,716. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 01605 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01605 has an average premium of $1,728/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 25% below the state average.

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