ZIP 02135 · Suffolk County

Brighton, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02135, Brighton, Massachusetts.

16.9%
Loss ratio
1.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#169 of 500
Massachusetts rank
6,270
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Brighton, MA (ZIP 02135) runs $2,098/yr on average: the 79th percentile nationally and 18% above the U.S. average.

$2,098
Avg premium (2022)
+18%
vs U.S. average
-0.7%
since 2018
79th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,098/yr
-0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.79%
Avg severity: $12,732
Nonrenewal Rate
1.68%
+71.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02135 (Brighton, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 02135 (Brighton, MA) at $2,098 per year for 2022 across approximately 6,270 reported policies. That is 18% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 79th percentile nationally. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 9% below, ranking #169 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Middleton (ZIP 01949) at $2,107, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 16.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.79%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,732. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.68%, a rise of 71.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 0.7% through 2022, ranging $2,078 to $2,180 with a 5-year average of $2,127, 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 02135 Compares

vs National Average
$2,098 vs $1,776
18% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,098 vs $2,294
9% below state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02135, 2018–2022

$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,098
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02135.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,113 -
2019 $2,180 +3.1%
2020 $2,166 -0.6%
2021 $2,078 -4.1%
2022 $2,098 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,127
Premium Range
$2,078 - $2,180
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02135

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 02135?
ZIP 02135 (Brighton, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,098 per year as of 2022 (79th percentile, #169 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed -0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brighton, MA?
In ZIP 02135, insurers report a 16.9% loss ratio, a 2.79% claims frequency, and a 1.68% nonrenewal rate, the 79th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02135 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 02135 lands in the 79th percentile: its $2,098/yr average is 18% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02135?
Insurers decline to renew 1.68% of policies in ZIP 02135 in Massachusetts, a rise of 71.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02135 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02135 have ranged from $2,078 to $2,180, with a 5-year average of $2,127. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 02135 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02135 has an average premium of $2,098/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #169 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.