ZIP 01606 · Worcester County

Worcester, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01606, Worcester, Massachusetts.

19.4%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#372 of 500
Massachusetts rank
1,242
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Worcester, MA (ZIP 01606) runs $1,596/yr on average: the 53rd percentile nationally and 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,596
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,596/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.69%
Avg severity: $11,522
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
-51.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01606 (Worcester, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01606 (Worcester, MA) at $1,596 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,242 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01606 in the 53rd percentile, 10% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 30% (below), ranking #372 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Jefferson (ZIP 01522) at $1,596, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 19.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.69% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,522. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.75%, a drop of 51.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 01606 costs have risen 1.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,580 to a high of $1,629, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 01606 Compares

vs National Average
$1,596 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,596 vs $2,294
30% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01606, 2018–2022

$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640 20182019202020212022 $1,596
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01606.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,580 -
2019 $1,619 +2.5%
2020 $1,629 +0.6%
2021 $1,603 -1.6%
2022 $1,596 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,606
Premium Range
$1,580 - $1,629
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01606

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 01606?
ZIP 01606 (Worcester, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,596 per year as of 2022 (53rd percentile, #372 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Worcester, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 01606: claims frequency (2.69%), loss ratio (19.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.75%), together placing this ZIP at the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01606 compared to the national average?
At $1,596/yr, ZIP 01606 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01606?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01606 is 0.75%, a drop of 51.0% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01606 over 5 years?
ZIP 01606 premiums spanned $1,580 to $1,629 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,606. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 01606 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01606 runs 30% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,596/yr), ranking #372 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.