ZIP 02128 · Suffolk County

East Boston, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02128, East Boston, Massachusetts.

9.8%
Loss ratio
1.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#132 of 500
Massachusetts rank
3,224
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in East Boston, MA (ZIP 02128) runs $2,355/yr on average: the 86th percentile nationally and 33% above the U.S. average.

$2,355
Avg premium (2022)
+33%
vs U.S. average
-0.7%
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)
$2,355/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)

Homeowners in ZIP 02128 (East Boston, MA) pay an average of $2,355 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3,224 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% above that mark and lands in the 86th national percentile. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 3% above that figure, ranking #132 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Newton Highlands (ZIP 02461) at $2,353, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 02128 shows a 9.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.80% of policies in ZIP 02128 file at least one claim in a given year, 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.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 02128 costs have fallen 0.7% since 2018, from a low of $2,338 to a high of $2,438, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 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

Average premium in ZIP 02128, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450 20182019202020212022 $2,355
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02128.
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)

What this means for ZIP 02128

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 02128?
ZIP 02128 (East Boston, MA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,355 per year as of 2022, in the 86th percentile nationally, #132 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed -0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in East Boston, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 02128: a claims frequency of 2.80%, a loss ratio of 9.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.72%, placing this ZIP in the 86th percentile nationally for cost.
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?
ZIP 02128 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.72% in Massachusetts, a rise of 34.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02128 over 5 years?
ZIP 02128 premiums spanned $2,338 to $2,438 across the 2018-2022 window, 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, ranking #132 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.