ZIP 02030 · Norfolk County

Dover, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02030, Dover, Massachusetts.

10.2%
Loss ratio
0.91%
Nonrenewal rate
#30 of 500
Massachusetts rank
142
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 02030 (Dover, MA) homeowners insurance averages $4,178/yr, 98th percentile nationally, 135% above the U.S. norm.

$4,178
Avg premium (2022)
+135%
vs U.S. average
-0.5%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,178/yr
-0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.95%
Avg severity: $14,457
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
-39.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02030 (Dover, MA)

ZIP 02030 (Dover, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $4,178 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 142 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 02030 in the 98th percentile, 135% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 82% above, ranking #30 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Cambridge (ZIP 02138) at $4,167, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 02030 shows a 10.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.95% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,457. 0.91% of ZIP 02030 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 39.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 02030 premiums fallen 0.5%, spanning $4,178 to $4,391 (five-year average: $4,281), 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 02030 Compares

vs National Average
$4,178 vs $1,776
135% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$4,178 vs $2,294
82% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02030, 2018–2022

$4,150$4,200$4,250$4,300$4,350$4,400$4,450 20182019202020212022 $4,178
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02030.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,199 -
2019 $4,276 +1.8%
2020 $4,391 +2.7%
2021 $4,362 -0.7%
2022 $4,178 -4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,281
Premium Range
$4,178 - $4,391
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02030

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 02030?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 02030 (Dover, MA): $4,178/year as of 2022, the 98th national percentile, #30 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed -0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dover, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 02030: claims frequency (2.95%), loss ratio (10.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.91%), together placing this ZIP at the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02030 compared to the national average?
At $4,178/yr, ZIP 02030 runs 135% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02030?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02030 is 0.91%, a drop of 39.2% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02030 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02030 have ranged from $4,178 to $4,391, with a 5-year average of $4,281. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 02030 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02030 has an average premium of $4,178/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 82% above the state average, ranking #30 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.