ZIP 02129 · Suffolk County

Charlestown, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02129, Charlestown, Massachusetts.

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

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Charlestown, MA (ZIP 02129) runs $2,836/yr on average: the 93rd percentile nationally and 60% above the U.S. average.

$2,836
Avg premium (2022)
+60%
vs U.S. average
-2.4%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,836/yr
-2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.29%
Avg severity: $14,341
Nonrenewal Rate
1.56%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 02129

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 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.

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.