ZIP 02026 · Norfolk County

Dedham, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02026, Dedham, Massachusetts.

32.1%
Loss ratio
0.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#258 of 500
Massachusetts rank
931
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Dedham, MA (ZIP 02026) runs $1,837/yr on average: the 68th percentile nationally and 3% above the U.S. average.

$1,837
Avg premium (2022)
+3%
vs U.S. average
-0.2%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,837/yr
-0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.22%
Avg severity: $18,310
Nonrenewal Rate
0.86%
-22.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02026 (Dedham, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 02026 (Dedham, MA) at $1,837 per year for 2022 across approximately 931 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 02026 in the 68th percentile, 3% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 02026 is 20% below, ranking #258 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Quincy (ZIP 02169) at $1,835, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.22%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,310. Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 02026 at expiration, a drop of 22.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 0.2% through 2022, ranging $1,837 to $1,883 with a 5-year average of $1,853, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 02026 Compares

vs National Average
$1,837 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,837 vs $2,294
20% below state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02026, 2018–2022

$1,820$1,840$1,860$1,880$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,837
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02026.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,841 -
2019 $1,869 +1.5%
2020 $1,883 +0.8%
2021 $1,837 -2.4%
2022 $1,837 -0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,853
Premium Range
$1,837 - $1,883
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02026

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 02026?
ZIP 02026 (Dedham, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,837 per year as of 2022 (68th percentile, #258 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed -0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dedham, MA?
In ZIP 02026, insurers report a 32.1% loss ratio, a 3.22% claims frequency, and a 0.86% nonrenewal rate, the 68th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02026 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02026 premiums of $1,837/yr are 3% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 68th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02026?
Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 02026 in Massachusetts, a drop of 22.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02026 over 5 years?
ZIP 02026 premiums spanned $1,837 to $1,883 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,853. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 02026 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02026 has an average premium of $1,837/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average, ranking #258 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.