ZIP 01886 · Middlesex County

Westford, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01886, Westford, Massachusetts.

21.8%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#304 of 500
Massachusetts rank
280
Policies

The verdict

Westford, MA (ZIP 01886) averages $1,725/yr for homeowners insurance, 3% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally.

$1,725
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
+1.4%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,725/yr
+1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.95%
Avg severity: $12,779
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
-39.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01886 (Westford, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01886 (Westford, MA) runs $1,725 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 280 reported policies. That is 3% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 62nd percentile nationally. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 01886 is 25% below, ranking #304 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Stoneham (ZIP 02180) at $1,725, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 21.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01886. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.95%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,779. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.80%, a drop of 39.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 01886 costs have risen 1.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,701 to a high of $1,779, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 01886 Compares

vs National Average
$1,725 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,725 vs $2,294
25% below state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01886, 2018–2022

$1,680$1,700$1,720$1,740$1,760$1,780$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,725
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01886.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,701 -
2019 $1,747 +2.7%
2020 $1,779 +1.8%
2021 $1,755 -1.3%
2022 $1,725 -1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,742
Premium Range
$1,701 - $1,779
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01886

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 01886?
ZIP 01886 (Westford, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,725 per year as of 2022 (62nd percentile, #304 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed +1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Westford, MA?
In ZIP 01886, insurers report a 21.8% loss ratio, a 2.95% claims frequency, and a 0.80% nonrenewal rate, the 62nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01886 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01886 premiums of $1,725/yr are 3% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 62nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01886?
ZIP 01886 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.80% in Massachusetts, a drop of 39.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01886 over 5 years?
ZIP 01886 premiums spanned $1,701 to $1,779 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,742. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 01886 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01886 has an average premium of $1,725/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 25% below the state average, ranking #304 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.