ZIP 01938 · Essex County

Ipswich, MA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 01938, Ipswich, Massachusetts averages $2,260/yr.

19.8%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#148 of 500
Massachusetts rank
167
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Ipswich, MA (ZIP 01938) ranks #4,250 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,260/yr) but #15,873 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.61%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,260
Avg premium (2022)
#4,250
of 25,593 on premium
#15,873
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
83rd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
40/100
01938 - Ipswich, MA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,260/yr
Avg premium, 17th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
95.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 01938's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,260 Higher than most more expensive than 83% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 01938. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Massachusetts, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 01938; crosshairs: Massachusetts averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$452.5$4546.5$8640.6$12734.6$16828.70.0%0.7%1.4%2.1%2.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 01376 · Turners Falls $1,197/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 01027 · Easthampton $1,339/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01001 · Agawam $1,367/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 01089 · West Springfield $1,404/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 01379 · Wendell $1,431/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 01072 · Shutesbury $1,446/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 01222 · Ashley Falls $1,468/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 01077 · Southwick $1,496/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 01453 · Leominster $1,516/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 01876 · Tewksbury $1,533/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 01571 · Dudley $1,558/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 01473 · Westminster $1,575/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 01029 · East Otis $1,593/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 01368 · Royalston $1,608/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 01550 · Southbridge $1,628/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 01566 · Sturbridge $1,644/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 02718 · East Taunton $1,668/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 01516 · Douglas $1,689/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 02188 · Weymouth $1,707/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 02180 · Stoneham $1,725/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 01860 · Merrimac $1,746/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02726 · Somerset $1,777/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 02170 · Quincy $1,810/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 02777 · Swansea $1,831/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02743 · Acushnet $1,850/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 02723 · Fall River $1,873/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 01568 · Upton $1,886/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 02576 · West Wareham $1,905/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 01541 · Princeton $1,946/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 01841 · Lawrence $1,966/yr · 2.69%
  • ZIP 01827 · Dunstable $1,994/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 02740 · New Bedford $2,053/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 02135 · Brighton $2,098/yr · 1.68%
  • ZIP 02145 · Somerville $2,167/yr · 1.88%
  • ZIP 02644 · Forestdale $2,234/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 01938 · Ipswich (this ZIP) $2,260/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 01951 · Newbury $2,321/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 02126 · Mattapan $2,373/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 02090 · Westwood $2,460/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 02460 · Newtonville $2,557/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 01259 · Southfield $2,631/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 02648 · Marstons Mills $2,763/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 02482 · Wellesley $2,956/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01770 · Sherborn $3,063/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 02748 · South Dartmouth $3,209/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 01773 · Lincoln $3,551/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 02667 · Wellfleet $3,952/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 02635 · Cotuit $4,522/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 02633 · Chatham $5,618/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 02554 · Nantucket $16,084/yr · 0.16%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,260/yr
Above-median premium
+0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.8%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.62%
Avg severity: $12,351
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-18.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01938 (Ipswich, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 01938 (Ipswich, MA) at $2,260 per year for 2022 across approximately 167 reported policies. That is 27% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 83rd percentile nationally. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 1% below, ranking #148 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Kingston (ZIP 02364) at $2,265, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01938 is 19.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.62% of policies in ZIP 01938 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,351. 0.61% of ZIP 01938 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 18.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.3% through 2022, ranging $2,251 to $2,315 with a 5-year average of $2,278, an annualized rate of +0.1% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 01938's county (Essex): score 95.6, rating Relatively High, hazard Coastal Flooding. That is #2 of 14 Massachusetts counties and the 96th national percentile (21% above the 78.8 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 34.2 · Community Resilience 95.6. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 01938 Compares

vs National Average
$2,260 vs $1,776
27% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,260 vs $2,294
1% below state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01938, 2018–2022

$2,240$2,260$2,280$2,300$2,320 20182019202020212022 $2,260
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01938.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,254 -
2019 $2,315 +2.7%
2020 $2,310 -0.2%
2021 $2,251 -2.6%
2022 $2,260 +0.4%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 01938, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,278
Premium Range
$2,251 - $2,315
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Essex County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 01938 via FIPS 25009. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.6
Relatively High · 96th national percentile
In-state county rank
#2
of 14 Massachusetts counties · state mean 78.8
Top mapped hazard
Coastal Flooding
Expected annual loss $19,226,111

Social Vulnerability Index 34.2 · Community Resilience 95.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Massachusetts NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Massachusetts for ZIP 01938

Cross-state peers for ZIP 01938: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Massachusetts. County hazard context (Essex, NRI 95.6) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,260/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.61% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 01938?
At the 83rd percentile nationally, #148 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01938 (Ipswich, MA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,260 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ipswich, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01938: a claims frequency of 3.62%, a loss ratio of 19.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.61%, placing this ZIP in the 83rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01938 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01938 lands in the 83rd percentile: its $2,260/yr average is 27% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01938?
Insurers decline to renew 0.61% of policies in ZIP 01938 in Massachusetts, a drop of 18.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01938 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 01938 have ranged from $2,251 to $2,315, with a 5-year average of $2,278. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 01938 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01938 runs 1% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $2,260/yr), ranking #148 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 01938?
County NRI 95.6 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 01938 via Essex County FIPS 25009. In-state rank #2 of 14; national percentile 96th; hazard Coastal Flooding.

What to do with ZIP 01938

This ZIP's premiums run at the 83rd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.