ZIP 01854 · Middlesex County

Lowell, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01854, Lowell, Massachusetts.

13.6%
Loss ratio
1.12%
Nonrenewal rate
#366 of 500
Massachusetts rank
2,709
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 01854 (Lowell, MA) homeowners insurance averages $1,607/yr, 54th percentile nationally, 10% below the U.S. norm.

$1,607
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+0.3%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,607/yr
+0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.09%
Avg severity: $10,482
Nonrenewal Rate
1.12%
-27.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01854 (Lowell, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 01854 (Lowell, MA) pay an average of $1,607 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,709 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 30% (below), ranking #366 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Shirley (ZIP 01464) at $1,607, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 01854 shows a 13.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.09% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,482. Insurers decline to renew 1.12% of policies in ZIP 01854 at expiration, a drop of 27.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 01854 costs have risen 0.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,592 to a high of $1,648, 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 01854 Compares

vs National Average
$1,607 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,607 vs $2,294
30% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01854, 2018–2022

$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660 20182019202020212022 $1,607
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01854.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,602 -
2019 $1,648 +2.9%
2020 $1,647 -0.1%
2021 $1,592 -3.3%
2022 $1,607 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,619
Premium Range
$1,592 - $1,648
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01854

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 01854?
At the 54th percentile nationally, #366 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01854 (Lowell, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,607 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lowell, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01854: a claims frequency of 2.09%, a loss ratio of 13.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.12%, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01854 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01854 lands in the 54th percentile: its $1,607/yr average is 10% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01854?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01854 is 1.12%, a drop of 27.1% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01854 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01854 have ranged from $1,592 to $1,648, with a 5-year average of $1,619. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 01854 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01854 runs 30% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,607/yr), ranking #366 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.