ZIP 01890 · Middlesex County

Winchester, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01890, Winchester, Massachusetts.

32.5%
Loss ratio
0.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#90 of 500
Massachusetts rank
1,368
Policies

The verdict

At $2,721/yr, Winchester, MA (ZIP 01890) sits in the 92nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 53% above the U.S. average.

$2,721
Avg premium (2022)
+53%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
since 2018
92nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,721/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.52%
Avg severity: $25,103
Nonrenewal Rate
0.39%
-60.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01890 (Winchester, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 01890 (Winchester, MA) pay an average of $2,721 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,368 reported policies. That is 53% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 19% above that figure, ranking #90 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Norwell (ZIP 02061) at $2,729, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 32.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01890. About 3.52% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,103. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.39%, a drop of 60.9% 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 01890 costs have risen 3.6% since 2018, from a low of $2,625 to a high of $2,775, 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 01890 Compares

vs National Average
$2,721 vs $1,776
53% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,721 vs $2,294
19% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01890, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,650$2,700$2,750$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,721
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01890.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,625 -
2019 $2,693 +2.6%
2020 $2,775 +3.0%
2021 $2,734 -1.5%
2022 $2,721 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,710
Premium Range
$2,625 - $2,775
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01890

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 01890?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 01890 (Winchester, MA): $2,721/year as of 2022, the 92nd national percentile, #90 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Winchester, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 01890: claims frequency (3.52%), loss ratio (32.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.39%), together placing this ZIP at the 92nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01890 compared to the national average?
At $2,721/yr, ZIP 01890 runs 53% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01890?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01890 is 0.39%, a drop of 60.9% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01890 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 01890 runs $2,625-$2,775 (5-year average $2,710). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 01890 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01890 averages $2,721/yr, 19% above that figure, ranking #90 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.