ZIP 02056 · Norfolk County

Norfolk, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02056, Norfolk, Massachusetts.

19.9%
Loss ratio
0.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#204 of 500
Massachusetts rank
285
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Norfolk, MA (ZIP 02056) runs $1,960/yr on average: the 74th percentile nationally and 10% above the U.S. average.

$1,960
Avg premium (2022)
+10%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
since 2018
74th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,960/yr
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.72%
Avg severity: $14,346
Nonrenewal Rate
0.48%
-62.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02056 (Norfolk, MA)

ZIP 02056 (Norfolk, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,960 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 285 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 02056 comes in 10% above, the 74th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 15% below that figure, ranking #204 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Salem (ZIP 01970) at $1,959, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 19.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.72% of policies in ZIP 02056 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,346. Insurers decline to renew 0.48% of policies in ZIP 02056 at expiration, a drop of 62.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 02056 premiums risen 3.1%, spanning $1,902 to $2,023 (five-year average: $1,963), an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 02056 Compares

vs National Average
$1,960 vs $1,776
10% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,960 vs $2,294
15% below state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02056, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $1,960
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02056.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,902 -
2019 $1,969 +3.5%
2020 $2,023 +2.7%
2021 $1,960 -3.1%
2022 $1,960 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,963
Premium Range
$1,902 - $2,023
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02056

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 02056?
ZIP 02056 (Norfolk, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,960 per year as of 2022 (74th percentile, #204 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Norfolk, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 02056: a claims frequency of 2.72%, a loss ratio of 19.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.48%, placing this ZIP in the 74th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02056 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 02056 lands in the 74th percentile: its $1,960/yr average is 10% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02056?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02056 is 0.48%, a drop of 62.9% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02056 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 02056 runs $1,902-$2,023 (5-year average $1,963). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 02056 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 02056 averages $1,960/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #204 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.