ZIP 01740 · Worcester County

Bolton, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01740, Bolton, Massachusetts.

10.6%
Loss ratio
0.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#128 of 500
Massachusetts rank
94
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Bolton, MA (ZIP 01740) runs $2,391/yr on average: the 87th percentile nationally and 35% above the U.S. average.

$2,391
Avg premium (2022)
+35%
vs U.S. average
+4.7%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,391/yr
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.42%
Avg severity: $10,489
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%
+31.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01740 (Bolton, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 01740 (Bolton, MA) pay an average of $2,391 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 94 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 01740 comes in 35% above, the 87th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 4% above that figure, ranking #128 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Sagamore (ZIP 02561) at $2,392, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 10.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.42% of policies in ZIP 01740 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,489. Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 01740 at expiration, a rise of 31.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.7% through 2022, ranging $2,283 to $2,394 with a 5-year average of $2,350, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 01740 Compares

vs National Average
$2,391 vs $1,776
35% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,391 vs $2,294
4% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01740, 2018–2022

$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,391
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01740.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,283 -
2019 $2,313 +1.3%
2020 $2,394 +3.5%
2021 $2,369 -1.0%
2022 $2,391 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,350
Premium Range
$2,283 - $2,394
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01740

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 01740?
ZIP 01740 (Bolton, MA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,391 per year as of 2022, in the 87th percentile nationally, #128 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bolton, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 01740: claims frequency (2.42%), loss ratio (10.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.90%), together placing this ZIP at the 87th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01740 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01740 premiums of $2,391/yr are 35% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 87th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01740?
ZIP 01740 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.90% in Massachusetts, a rise of 31.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01740 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01740 have ranged from $2,283 to $2,394, with a 5-year average of $2,350. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 01740 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01740 has an average premium of $2,391/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #128 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.

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