ZIP 01605 · Worcester County

Worcester, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01605, Worcester, Massachusetts.

29.9%
Loss ratio
1.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#300 of 500
Massachusetts rank
1,794
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Worcester, MA (ZIP 01605) runs $1,728/yr on average: the 62nd percentile nationally and 3% below the U.S. average.

$1,728
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
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)
$1,728/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)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01605 (Worcester, MA) at $1,728 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,794 reported policies. That is 3% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 62nd percentile nationally. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 25% (below), ranking #300 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Waltham (ZIP 02453) at $1,728, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01605 is 29.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.01% of policies in ZIP 01605 file at least one claim in a given year, 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.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 01605 premiums risen 4.3%, spanning $1,657 to $1,745 (five-year average: $1,716), an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 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

Average premium in ZIP 01605, 2018–2022

$1,640$1,660$1,680$1,700$1,720$1,740$1,760 20182019202020212022 $1,728
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01605.
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)

What this means for ZIP 01605

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 01605?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 01605 (Worcester, MA) averages $1,728 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 62nd percentile, #300 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Worcester, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01605: a claims frequency of 3.01%, a loss ratio of 29.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.40%, placing this ZIP in the 62nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01605 compared to the national average?
At $1,728/yr, ZIP 01605 runs 3% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 62nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01605?
Insurers decline to renew 1.40% of policies in ZIP 01605 in Massachusetts, a rise of 16.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01605 over 5 years?
ZIP 01605 premiums spanned $1,657 to $1,745 across the 2018-2022 window, 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?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01605 averages $1,728/yr, 25% below that figure, ranking #300 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.