ZIP 01950 · Essex County

Newburyport, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01950, Newburyport, Massachusetts.

25.9%
Loss ratio
0.91%
Nonrenewal rate
#181 of 500
Massachusetts rank
805
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Newburyport, MA (ZIP 01950) runs $2,041/yr on average: the 77th percentile nationally and 15% above the U.S. average.

$2,041
Avg premium (2022)
+15%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
since 2018
77th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,041/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.50%
Avg severity: $15,090
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
-43.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01950 (Newburyport, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01950 (Newburyport, MA) runs $2,041 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 805 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01950 in the 77th percentile, 15% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #181 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Roslindale (ZIP 02131) at $2,049, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 25.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.50% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,090. Insurers decline to renew 0.91% of policies in ZIP 01950 at expiration, a drop of 43.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.1% through 2022, ranging $2,017 to $2,082 with a 5-year average of $2,043, 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 01950 Compares

vs National Average
$2,041 vs $1,776
15% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,041 vs $2,294
11% below state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01950, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,020$2,040$2,060$2,080$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,041
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01950.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,017 -
2019 $2,049 +1.5%
2020 $2,082 +1.6%
2021 $2,026 -2.7%
2022 $2,041 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,043
Premium Range
$2,017 - $2,082
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01950

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 01950?
At the 77th percentile nationally, #181 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01950 (Newburyport, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,041 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newburyport, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01950: a claims frequency of 3.50%, a loss ratio of 25.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.91%, placing this ZIP in the 77th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01950 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01950 lands in the 77th percentile: its $2,041/yr average is 15% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01950?
ZIP 01950 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.91% in Massachusetts, a drop of 43.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01950 over 5 years?
ZIP 01950 premiums spanned $2,017 to $2,082 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,043. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 01950 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01950 has an average premium of $2,041/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #181 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.

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