ZIP 01824 · Middlesex County

Chelmsford, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01824, Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

22.2%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#382 of 500
Massachusetts rank
541
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Chelmsford, MA (ZIP 01824) runs $1,578/yr on average: the 52nd percentile nationally and 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,578
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+0.4%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,578/yr
+0.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.91%
Avg severity: $12,048
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
-30.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01824 (Chelmsford, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 01824 (Chelmsford, MA) pay an average of $1,578 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 541 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01824 in the 52nd percentile, 11% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 31% (below), ranking #382 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is North Billerica (ZIP 01862) at $1,577, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 22.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01824. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.91%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,048. 0.92% of ZIP 01824 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 30.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 01824 costs have risen 0.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,571 to a high of $1,604, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 01824 Compares

vs National Average
$1,578 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,578 vs $2,294
31% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01824, 2018–2022

$1,560$1,570$1,580$1,590$1,600$1,610 20182019202020212022 $1,578
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01824.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,571 -
2019 $1,597 +1.7%
2020 $1,604 +0.4%
2021 $1,580 -1.5%
2022 $1,578 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,586
Premium Range
$1,571 - $1,604
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01824

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 01824?
At the 52nd percentile nationally, #382 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01824 (Chelmsford, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,578 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chelmsford, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01824: a claims frequency of 2.91%, a loss ratio of 22.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.92%, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01824 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01824 premiums of $1,578/yr are 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01824?
ZIP 01824 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in Massachusetts, a drop of 30.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01824 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01824 have ranged from $1,571 to $1,604, with a 5-year average of $1,586. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 01824 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01824 runs 31% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,578/yr), ranking #382 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.