ZIP 01610 · Worcester County

Worcester, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01610, Worcester, Massachusetts.

16.8%
Loss ratio
3.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#167 of 500
Massachusetts rank
4,352
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Worcester, MA (ZIP 01610) runs $2,109/yr on average: the 79th percentile nationally and 19% above the U.S. average.

$2,109
Avg premium (2022)
+19%
vs U.S. average
+4.6%
since 2018
79th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,109/yr
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.94%
Avg severity: $12,018
Nonrenewal Rate
3.24%
+198.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01610 (Worcester, MA)

ZIP 01610 (Worcester, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,109 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4,352 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01610 in the 79th percentile, 19% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #167 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Middleton (ZIP 01949) at $2,107, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 01610 shows a 16.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.94%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,018. Insurers decline to renew 3.24% of policies in ZIP 01610 at expiration, a rise of 198.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.6% through 2022, ranging $2,017 to $2,120 with a 5-year average of $2,079, 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 01610 Compares

vs National Average
$2,109 vs $1,776
19% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,109 vs $2,294
8% below state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01610, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150 20182019202020212022 $2,109
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01610.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,017 -
2019 $2,048 +1.5%
2020 $2,099 +2.5%
2021 $2,120 +1.0%
2022 $2,109 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,079
Premium Range
$2,017 - $2,120
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01610

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 01610?
At the 79th percentile nationally, #167 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01610 (Worcester, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,109 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Worcester, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01610: a claims frequency of 2.94%, a loss ratio of 16.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.24%, placing this ZIP in the 79th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01610 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01610 lands in the 79th percentile: its $2,109/yr average is 19% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01610?
Insurers decline to renew 3.24% of policies in ZIP 01610 in Massachusetts, a rise of 198.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01610 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01610 runs $2,017-$2,120 (5-year average $2,079). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 01610 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01610 has an average premium of $2,109/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average, ranking #167 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.