ZIP 02126 · Suffolk County

Mattapan, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02126, Mattapan, Massachusetts.

35.0%
Loss ratio
1.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#129 of 500
Massachusetts rank
4,746
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Mattapan, MA (ZIP 02126) runs $2,373/yr on average: the 86th percentile nationally and 34% above the U.S. average.

$2,373
Avg premium (2022)
+34%
vs U.S. average
+5.6%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,373/yr
+5.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.40%
Avg severity: $18,864
Nonrenewal Rate
1.36%
-12.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02126 (Mattapan, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 02126 (Mattapan, MA) pay an average of $2,373 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4,746 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 02126 comes in 34% above, the 86th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 3% above that figure, ranking #129 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Chelsea (ZIP 02150) at $2,371, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 35.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 02126. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,864. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.36%, a drop of 12.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 02126 premiums risen 5.6%, spanning $2,246 to $2,373 (five-year average: $2,296), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 02126 Compares

vs National Average
$2,373 vs $1,776
34% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,373 vs $2,294
3% above state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02126, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,373
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02126.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,246 -
2019 $2,303 +2.5%
2020 $2,278 -1.1%
2021 $2,279 +0.0%
2022 $2,373 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,296
Premium Range
$2,246 - $2,373
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02126

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 02126?
ZIP 02126 (Mattapan, MA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,373 per year as of 2022, in the 86th percentile nationally, #129 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +5.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mattapan, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 02126: claims frequency (4.40%), loss ratio (35.0%), and nonrenewal rate (1.36%), together placing this ZIP at the 86th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02126 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02126 premiums of $2,373/yr are 34% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02126?
Insurers decline to renew 1.36% of policies in ZIP 02126 in Massachusetts, a drop of 12.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02126 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02126 have ranged from $2,246 to $2,373, with a 5-year average of $2,296. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 02126 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 02126 averages $2,373/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #129 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.