ZIP 01863 · Middlesex County

North Chelmsford, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01863, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

9.2%
Loss ratio
1.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#412 of 500
Massachusetts rank
743
Policies

The verdict

At $1,523/yr, North Chelmsford, MA (ZIP 01863) sits in the 48th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 14% below the U.S. average.

$1,523
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
since 2018
48th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,523/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.36%
Avg severity: $5,922
Nonrenewal Rate
1.21%
-27.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01863 (North Chelmsford, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01863 (North Chelmsford, MA) at $1,523 per year for 2022 across approximately 743 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01863 in the 48th percentile, 14% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 34% below that figure, ranking #412 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Ayer (ZIP 01432) at $1,522, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 9.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.36%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,922. 1.21% of ZIP 01863 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 27.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 01863 premiums risen 3.6%, spanning $1,469 to $1,549 (five-year average: $1,510), an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 01863 Compares

vs National Average
$1,523 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,523 vs $2,294
34% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01863, 2018–2022

$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560 20182019202020212022 $1,523
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01863.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,469 -
2019 $1,506 +2.5%
2020 $1,549 +2.9%
2021 $1,502 -3.0%
2022 $1,523 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,510
Premium Range
$1,469 - $1,549
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01863

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 01863?
At the 48th percentile nationally, #412 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01863 (North Chelmsford, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,523 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in North Chelmsford, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01863: a claims frequency of 2.36%, a loss ratio of 9.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.21%, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01863 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01863 premiums of $1,523/yr are 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01863?
ZIP 01863 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.21% in Massachusetts, a drop of 27.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01863 over 5 years?
ZIP 01863 premiums spanned $1,469 to $1,549 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,510. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 01863 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01863 averages $1,523/yr, 34% below that figure, ranking #412 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.