ZIP 01985 · Essex County

West Newbury, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01985, West Newbury, Massachusetts.

30.9%
Loss ratio
0.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#144 of 500
Massachusetts rank
121
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 01985 (West Newbury, MA) homeowners insurance averages $2,275/yr, 84th percentile nationally, 28% above the U.S. norm.

$2,275
Avg premium (2022)
+28%
vs U.S. average
+1.9%
since 2018
84th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,275/yr
+1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.94%
Avg severity: $23,943
Nonrenewal Rate
0.83%
-41.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01985 (West Newbury, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 01985 (West Newbury, MA) pay an average of $2,275 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 121 reported policies. That is 28% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 84th percentile nationally. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (below), ranking #144 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Hopkinton (ZIP 01748) at $2,272, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 30.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.94%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,943. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.83%, a drop of 41.5% 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 01985 costs have risen 1.9% since 2018, from a low of $2,232 to a high of $2,321, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 01985 Compares

vs National Average
$2,275 vs $1,776
28% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,275 vs $2,294
1% below state avg
National Percentile
84th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01985, 2018–2022

$2,220$2,240$2,260$2,280$2,300$2,320$2,340 20182019202020212022 $2,275
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01985.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,232 -
2019 $2,244 +0.6%
2020 $2,321 +3.4%
2021 $2,285 -1.6%
2022 $2,275 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,272
Premium Range
$2,232 - $2,321
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01985

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 01985?
At the 84th percentile nationally, #144 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 01985 (West Newbury, MA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,275 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Newbury, MA?
In ZIP 01985, insurers report a 30.9% loss ratio, a 2.94% claims frequency, and a 0.83% nonrenewal rate, the 84th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01985 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 01985 lands in the 84th percentile: its $2,275/yr average is 28% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01985?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01985 is 0.83%, a drop of 41.5% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01985 over 5 years?
ZIP 01985 premiums spanned $2,232 to $2,321 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,272. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 01985 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01985 has an average premium of $2,275/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 1% below the state average, ranking #144 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.