ZIP 02128 Insurance Data

East Boston, Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 3,224 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,355/yr
-0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.80%
Avg severity: $8,251
Nonrenewal Rate
1.72%
+34.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02128 (East Boston, MA)

ZIP 02128 (East Boston, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,355 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3,224 reported policies. That is 33% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 86th percentile nationally. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 3% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02128 is 9.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.80%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,251. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.72% in this ZIP, a rise of 34.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 02128 have fallen by 0.7%, ranging from $2,338 to $2,438 with a five-year average of $2,387 — an annualized rate of -0.2% per year. 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 02128 Compares

vs National Average
$2,355 vs $1,776
33% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,355 vs $2,294
3% above state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,372
2019 $2,433 +2.6%
2020 $2,438 +0.2%
2021 $2,338 -4.1%
2022 $2,355 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,387
Premium Range
$2,338 - $2,438
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 02128?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 02128 (East Boston, MA) is $2,355 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in East Boston, MA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.80% in this ZIP), loss ratio (9.8%), and nonrenewal rates (1.72%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02128 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02128 premiums of $2,355/yr are 33% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02128?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02128 is 1.72%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +34.8% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02128 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02128 have ranged from $2,338 to $2,438, with a 5-year average of $2,387. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 02128 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02128 has an average premium of $2,355/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average.

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