ZIP 02180 · Middlesex County
Stoneham, MA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02180, Stoneham, Massachusetts.
- 34.9%
- Loss ratio
- 0.91%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #303 of 500
- Massachusetts rank
- 1,376
- Policies
The verdict
Stoneham, MA (ZIP 02180) averages $1,725/yr for homeowners insurance, 3% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally.
- $1,725
- Avg premium (2022)
- -3%
- vs U.S. average
- +3.3%
- since 2018
- 62nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 02180 (Stoneham, MA)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 02180 (Stoneham, MA) at $1,725 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,376 reported policies. That is 3% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 25% below that figure, ranking #303 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Westford (ZIP 01886) at $1,725, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 34.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 02180. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.82%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,370. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.91%, a drop of 42.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 02180 costs have risen 3.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,670 to a high of $1,743, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 02180 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 02180, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,670 | - |
| 2019 | $1,705 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | $1,743 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $1,726 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | $1,725 | -0.1% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 02180
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 02180 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- Massachusetts's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Massachusetts overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide
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
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