ZIP 01908 · Essex County

Nahant, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01908, Nahant, Massachusetts.

56.7%
Loss ratio
0.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#43 of 500
Massachusetts rank
1,258
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Nahant, MA (ZIP 01908) runs $3,557/yr on average: the 97th percentile nationally and 100% above the U.S. average.

$3,557
Avg premium (2022)
+100%
vs U.S. average
+17.5%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,557/yr
+17.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.80%
Avg severity: $34,784
Nonrenewal Rate
0.23%
-81.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01908 (Nahant, MA)

ZIP 01908 (Nahant, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,557 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,258 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01908 in the 97th percentile, 100% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 55% above that figure, ranking #43 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Westport Point (ZIP 02791) at $3,560, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 56.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01908. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.80%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,784. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.23% in this ZIP, a drop of 81.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 01908 premiums risen 17.5%, spanning $3,026 to $3,557 (five-year average: $3,211), an annualized rate of +4.1% 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 01908 Compares

vs National Average
$3,557 vs $1,776
100% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$3,557 vs $2,294
55% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01908, 2018–2022

$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400$3,600 20182019202020212022 $3,557
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01908.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,026 -
2019 $3,056 +1.0%
2020 $3,109 +1.7%
2021 $3,304 +6.3%
2022 $3,557 +7.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,211
Premium Range
$3,026 - $3,557
Annual Change Rate
+4.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01908

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 01908?
At the 97th percentile nationally, #43 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01908 (Nahant, MA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,557 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +17.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Nahant, MA?
In ZIP 01908, insurers report a 56.7% loss ratio, a 5.80% claims frequency, and a 0.23% nonrenewal rate, the 97th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01908 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01908 lands in the 97th percentile: its $3,557/yr average is 100% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01908?
ZIP 01908 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.23% in Massachusetts, a drop of 81.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01908 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01908 have ranged from $3,026 to $3,557, with a 5-year average of $3,211. The annualized change rate is +4.1% per year.
How does ZIP 01908 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 01908 averages $3,557/yr, 55% above that figure, ranking #43 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.