ZIP 02129 · Suffolk County

Charlestown, MA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 02129, Charlestown, Massachusetts averages $2,836/yr.

16.6%
Loss ratio
1.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#82 of 500
Massachusetts rank
4,697
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 02129 (Charlestown, MA) is #1,703 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #4,700 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,836
Avg premium (2022)
#1,703
of 25,593 on premium
#4,700
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
93rd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
27/100
02129 - Charlestown, MA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,836/yr
Avg premium, 7th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
93.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
95.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 02129's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,836 Higher than most more expensive than 93% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 02129. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Massachusetts, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 02129; crosshairs: Massachusetts averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$452.5$4546.5$8640.6$12734.6$16828.70.0%0.7%1.4%2.1%2.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 01376 · Turners Falls $1,197/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 01027 · Easthampton $1,339/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01001 · Agawam $1,367/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 01089 · West Springfield $1,404/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 01379 · Wendell $1,431/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 01072 · Shutesbury $1,446/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 01222 · Ashley Falls $1,468/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 01077 · Southwick $1,496/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 01453 · Leominster $1,516/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 01876 · Tewksbury $1,533/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 01571 · Dudley $1,558/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 01473 · Westminster $1,575/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 01029 · East Otis $1,593/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 01368 · Royalston $1,608/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 01550 · Southbridge $1,628/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 01566 · Sturbridge $1,644/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 02718 · East Taunton $1,668/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 01516 · Douglas $1,689/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 02188 · Weymouth $1,707/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 02180 · Stoneham $1,725/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 01860 · Merrimac $1,746/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02726 · Somerset $1,777/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 02170 · Quincy $1,810/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 02777 · Swansea $1,831/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02743 · Acushnet $1,850/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 02723 · Fall River $1,873/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 01568 · Upton $1,886/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 02576 · West Wareham $1,905/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 01541 · Princeton $1,946/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 01841 · Lawrence $1,966/yr · 2.69%
  • ZIP 01827 · Dunstable $1,994/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 02740 · New Bedford $2,053/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 02135 · Brighton $2,098/yr · 1.68%
  • ZIP 02145 · Somerville $2,167/yr · 1.88%
  • ZIP 02644 · Forestdale $2,234/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 01951 · Newbury $2,321/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 02126 · Mattapan $2,373/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 02090 · Westwood $2,460/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 02460 · Newtonville $2,557/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 01259 · Southfield $2,631/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 02648 · Marstons Mills $2,763/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 02129 · Charlestown (this ZIP) $2,836/yr · 1.56%
  • ZIP 02482 · Wellesley $2,956/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01770 · Sherborn $3,063/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 02748 · South Dartmouth $3,209/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 01773 · Lincoln $3,551/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 02667 · Wellfleet $3,952/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 02635 · Cotuit $4,522/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 02633 · Chatham $5,618/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 02554 · Nantucket $16,084/yr · 0.16%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,836/yr
Above-median premium
-2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.29%
Avg severity: $14,341
Nonrenewal Rate
1.56%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+36.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02129 (Charlestown, MA)

ZIP 02129 (Charlestown, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,836 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4,697 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 02129 comes in 60% above, the 93rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 24% above, ranking #82 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is East Falmouth (ZIP 02536) at $2,823, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 16.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.29% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,341. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.56% in this ZIP, a rise of 36.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 02129 premiums fallen 2.4%, spanning $2,836 to $2,960 (five-year average: $2,899), an annualized rate of -0.6% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 02129's county (Suffolk): score 93.5, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Hurricane. That is #4 of 14 Massachusetts counties and the 94th national percentile (19% above the 78.8 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 70.6 · Community Resilience 95.5. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 02129 Compares

vs National Average
$2,836 vs $1,776
60% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,836 vs $2,294
24% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02129, 2018–2022

$2,800$2,850$2,900$2,950$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,836
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02129.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,907 -
2019 $2,960 +1.8%
2020 $2,933 -0.9%
2021 $2,861 -2.5%
2022 $2,836 -0.9%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 02129 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,899
Premium Range
$2,836 - $2,960
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Suffolk County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 02129 via FIPS 25025. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
93.5
Relatively Moderate · 94th national percentile
In-state county rank
#4
of 14 Massachusetts counties · state mean 78.8
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $12,923,252

Social Vulnerability Index 70.6 · Community Resilience 95.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Massachusetts NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Massachusetts for ZIP 02129

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 02129 in Suffolk County (NRI 93.5, hazard Hurricane), both outside Massachusetts. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,836/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.56% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 02129?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 02129 (Charlestown, MA): $2,836/year as of 2022, the 93rd national percentile, #82 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed -2.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlestown, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 02129: claims frequency (3.29%), loss ratio (16.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.56%), together placing this ZIP at the 93rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02129 compared to the national average?
At $2,836/yr, ZIP 02129 runs 60% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 93rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02129?
ZIP 02129 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.56% in Massachusetts, a rise of 36.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02129 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02129 have ranged from $2,836 to $2,960, with a 5-year average of $2,899. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 02129 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02129 has an average premium of $2,836/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 24% above the state average, ranking #82 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 02129?
Suffolk County scores 93.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 94th percentile nationally and #4 of 14 Massachusetts counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Relatively High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 02129

This ZIP's premiums run at the 93rd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.