ZIP 02338 · Plymouth County

Halifax, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02338, Halifax, Massachusetts.

40.1%
Loss ratio
1.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#243 of 500
Massachusetts rank
181
Policies

The verdict

Halifax, MA (ZIP 02338) averages $1,863/yr for homeowners insurance, 5% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally.

$1,863
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
+2.8%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,863/yr
+2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.32%
Avg severity: $22,511
Nonrenewal Rate
1.18%
-41.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02338 (Halifax, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 02338 (Halifax, MA) runs $1,863 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 181 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 5% above that mark and lands in the 69th national percentile. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 02338 is 19% below, ranking #243 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Medford (ZIP 02155) at $1,864, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02338 is 40.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.32%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,511. 1.18% of ZIP 02338 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 41.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 02338 premiums risen 2.8%, spanning $1,812 to $1,899 (five-year average: $1,861), an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 02338 Compares

vs National Average
$1,863 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,863 vs $2,294
19% below state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02338, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,820$1,840$1,860$1,880$1,900$1,920 20182019202020212022 $1,863
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02338.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,812 -
2019 $1,875 +3.5%
2020 $1,899 +1.3%
2021 $1,856 -2.3%
2022 $1,863 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,861
Premium Range
$1,812 - $1,899
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02338

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 02338?
ZIP 02338 (Halifax, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,863 per year as of 2022 (69th percentile, #243 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed +2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Halifax, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 02338: a claims frequency of 3.32%, a loss ratio of 40.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.18%, placing this ZIP in the 69th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02338 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02338 premiums of $1,863/yr are 5% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 69th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02338?
Insurers decline to renew 1.18% of policies in ZIP 02338 in Massachusetts, a drop of 41.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02338 over 5 years?
ZIP 02338 premiums spanned $1,812 to $1,899 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,861. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 02338 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02338 runs 19% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,863/yr), ranking #243 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.