ZIP 01840 · Essex County

Lawrence, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01840, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

9.6%
Loss ratio
3.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#223 of 500
Massachusetts rank
3,667
Policies

The verdict

At $1,897/yr, Lawrence, MA (ZIP 01840) sits in the 71st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 7% above the U.S. average.

$1,897
Avg premium (2022)
+7%
vs U.S. average
+14.6%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,897/yr
+14.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.03%
Avg severity: $8,969
Nonrenewal Rate
3.38%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01840 (Lawrence, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01840 (Lawrence, MA) runs $1,897 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3,667 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 7% above that mark and lands in the 71st national percentile. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 17% below that figure, ranking #223 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is South Walpole (ZIP 02071) at $1,895, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 9.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01840. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.03%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,969. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 3.38% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 01840 premiums risen 14.6%, spanning $1,656 to $1,897 (five-year average: $1,752), an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 01840 Compares

vs National Average
$1,897 vs $1,776
7% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,897 vs $2,294
17% below state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01840, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,897
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01840.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,656 -
2019 $1,686 +1.8%
2020 $1,730 +2.6%
2021 $1,790 +3.5%
2022 $1,897 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,752
Premium Range
$1,656 - $1,897
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01840

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 01840?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 01840 (Lawrence, MA) averages $1,897 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 71st percentile, #223 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +14.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lawrence, MA?
In ZIP 01840, insurers report a 9.6% loss ratio, a 2.03% claims frequency, and a 3.38% nonrenewal rate, the 71st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01840 compared to the national average?
At $1,897/yr, ZIP 01840 runs 7% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 71st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01840?
ZIP 01840 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.38% in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01840 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01840 have ranged from $1,656 to $1,897, with a 5-year average of $1,752. The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 01840 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01840 runs 17% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,897/yr), ranking #223 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.