ZIP 01944 · Essex County
Manchester, MA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01944, Manchester, Massachusetts.
- 61.2%
- Loss ratio
- 0.94%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #23 of 500
- Massachusetts rank
- 214
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Manchester, MA (ZIP 01944) runs $4,562/yr on average: the 98th percentile nationally and 157% above the U.S. average.
- $4,562
- Avg premium (2022)
- +157%
- vs U.S. average
- +4.2%
- since 2018
- 98th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 01944 (Manchester, MA)
Homeowners in ZIP 01944 (Manchester, MA) pay an average of $4,562 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 214 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 01944 comes in 157% above, the 98th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 99% above that figure, ranking #23 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Cataumet (ZIP 02534) at $4,534, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 61.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 01944. 5.14% of policies in ZIP 01944 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $54,384. Insurers decline to renew 0.94% of policies in ZIP 01944 at expiration, a rise of 56.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 01944 have risen by 4.2%, ranging from $4,380 to $4,657 with a five-year average of $4,535, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 01944 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 01944, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $4,380 | - |
| 2019 | $4,508 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | $4,570 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $4,657 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $4,562 | -2.0% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 01944
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Put ZIP 01944 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- See how Massachusetts compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Massachusetts overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. Loss ratio guide
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
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