ZIP 02081 · Norfolk County

Walpole, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02081, Walpole, Massachusetts.

24.5%
Loss ratio
0.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#206 of 500
Massachusetts rank
397
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Walpole, MA (ZIP 02081) runs $1,958/yr on average: the 74th percentile nationally and 10% above the U.S. average.

$1,958
Avg premium (2022)
+10%
vs U.S. average
+3.7%
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)
$1,958/yr
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.88%
Avg severity: $16,611
Nonrenewal Rate
0.83%
-8.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02081 (Walpole, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 02081 (Walpole, MA) at $1,958 per year for 2022 across approximately 397 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 02081 comes in 10% above, the 74th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 15% below, ranking #206 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Williamstown (ZIP 01267) at $1,958, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02081 is 24.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,611. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.83%, a drop of 8.2% 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 02081 costs have risen 3.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,889 to a high of $1,992, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 02081 Compares

vs National Average
$1,958 vs $1,776
10% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,958 vs $2,294
15% below state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02081, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,958
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02081.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,889 -
2019 $1,932 +2.3%
2020 $1,992 +3.1%
2021 $1,947 -2.3%
2022 $1,958 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,943
Premium Range
$1,889 - $1,992
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02081

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 02081?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 02081 (Walpole, MA) averages $1,958 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 74th percentile, #206 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Walpole, MA?
In ZIP 02081, insurers report a 24.5% loss ratio, a 2.88% claims frequency, and a 0.83% nonrenewal rate, the 74th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02081 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 02081 lands in the 74th percentile: its $1,958/yr average is 10% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02081?
Insurers decline to renew 0.83% of policies in ZIP 02081 in Massachusetts, a drop of 8.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02081 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02081 have ranged from $1,889 to $1,992, with a 5-year average of $1,943. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 02081 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02081 has an average premium of $1,958/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #206 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.