ZIP 01844 · Essex County

Methuen, MA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 01844, Methuen, Massachusetts averages $1,613/yr.

35.2%
Loss ratio
1.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#361 of 500
Massachusetts rank
821
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Methuen, MA (ZIP 01844) ranks #11,666 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,613/yr) but #6,137 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.36%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,613
Avg premium (2022)
#11,666
of 25,593 on premium
#6,137
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
54th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
40/100
01844 - Methuen, MA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,613/yr
Avg premium, 46th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
95.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 01844's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,613 Around the middle lower than 46% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 01844. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Massachusetts, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 01844; crosshairs: Massachusetts averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$452.5$4546.5$8640.6$12734.6$16828.70.0%0.7%1.4%2.1%2.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 01376 · Turners Falls $1,197/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 01027 · Easthampton $1,339/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01001 · Agawam $1,367/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 01089 · West Springfield $1,404/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 01379 · Wendell $1,431/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 01072 · Shutesbury $1,446/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 01222 · Ashley Falls $1,468/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 01077 · Southwick $1,496/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 01453 · Leominster $1,516/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 01876 · Tewksbury $1,533/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 01571 · Dudley $1,558/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 01473 · Westminster $1,575/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 01029 · East Otis $1,593/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 01368 · Royalston $1,608/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 01844 · Methuen (this ZIP) $1,613/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 01550 · Southbridge $1,628/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 01566 · Sturbridge $1,644/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 02718 · East Taunton $1,668/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 01516 · Douglas $1,689/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 02188 · Weymouth $1,707/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 02180 · Stoneham $1,725/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 01860 · Merrimac $1,746/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02726 · Somerset $1,777/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 02170 · Quincy $1,810/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 02777 · Swansea $1,831/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02743 · Acushnet $1,850/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 02723 · Fall River $1,873/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 01568 · Upton $1,886/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 02576 · West Wareham $1,905/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 01541 · Princeton $1,946/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 01841 · Lawrence $1,966/yr · 2.69%
  • ZIP 01827 · Dunstable $1,994/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 02740 · New Bedford $2,053/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 02135 · Brighton $2,098/yr · 1.68%
  • ZIP 02145 · Somerville $2,167/yr · 1.88%
  • ZIP 02644 · Forestdale $2,234/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 01951 · Newbury $2,321/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 02126 · Mattapan $2,373/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 02090 · Westwood $2,460/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 02460 · Newtonville $2,557/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 01259 · Southfield $2,631/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 02648 · Marstons Mills $2,763/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 02482 · Wellesley $2,956/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01770 · Sherborn $3,063/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 02748 · South Dartmouth $3,209/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 01773 · Lincoln $3,551/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 02667 · Wellfleet $3,952/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 02635 · Cotuit $4,522/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 02633 · Chatham $5,618/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 02554 · Nantucket $16,084/yr · 0.16%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,613/yr
Near-median premium
+2.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.2%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.63%
Avg severity: $21,599
Nonrenewal Rate
1.36%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
-35.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01844 (Methuen, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01844 (Methuen, MA) at $1,613 per year for 2022 across approximately 821 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 9% below that mark and lands in the 54th national percentile. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 30% (below), ranking #361 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Becket (ZIP 01223) at $1,614, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 01844 shows a 35.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.63% of policies in ZIP 01844 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,599. Insurers decline to renew 1.36% of policies in ZIP 01844 at expiration, a drop of 35.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 01844 have risen by 2.6%, ranging from $1,571 to $1,627 with a five-year average of $1,604, an annualized rate of +0.7% per year.

Essex County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 95.6 (Relatively High), 96th percentile nationally and #2 of 14 Massachusetts counties - 21% above the state mean of 78.8. Dominant mapped hazard: Coastal Flooding. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 34.2 · Community Resilience 95.6. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 01844 Compares

vs National Average
$1,613 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,613 vs $2,294
30% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01844, 2018–2022

$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640 20182019202020212022 $1,613
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01844.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,571 -
2019 $1,613 +2.7%
2020 $1,627 +0.8%
2021 $1,595 -2.0%
2022 $1,613 +1.1%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 01844 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,604
Premium Range
$1,571 - $1,627
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Essex County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 01844 via FIPS 25009. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.6
Relatively High · 96th national percentile
In-state county rank
#2
of 14 Massachusetts counties · state mean 78.8
Top mapped hazard
Coastal Flooding
Expected annual loss $19,226,111

Social Vulnerability Index 34.2 · Community Resilience 95.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Massachusetts NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Massachusetts for ZIP 01844

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 01844 in Essex County (NRI 95.6, hazard Coastal Flooding), both outside Massachusetts. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,613/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.36% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 01844?
At the 54th percentile nationally, #361 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01844 (Methuen, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,613 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Methuen, MA?
In ZIP 01844, insurers report a 35.2% loss ratio, a 2.63% claims frequency, and a 1.36% nonrenewal rate, the 54th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01844 compared to the national average?
At $1,613/yr, ZIP 01844 runs 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01844?
Insurers decline to renew 1.36% of policies in ZIP 01844 in Massachusetts, a drop of 35.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01844 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01844 runs $1,571-$1,627 (5-year average $1,604). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 01844 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01844 averages $1,613/yr, 30% below that figure, ranking #361 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 01844?
Essex County scores 95.6 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 96th percentile nationally and #2 of 14 Massachusetts counties. The index's top hazard label is Coastal Flooding. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Relatively High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 01844

This ZIP's premiums run at the 54th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.