ZIP 02458 · Middlesex County

Newton, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02458, Newton, Massachusetts.

14.1%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#57 of 500
Massachusetts rank
2,345
Policies

The verdict

At $3,189/yr, Newton, MA (ZIP 02458) sits in the 96th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 80% above the U.S. average.

$3,189
Avg premium (2022)
+80%
vs U.S. average
+3.3%
since 2018
96th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,189/yr
+3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.40%
Avg severity: $10,238
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
+13.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02458 (Newton, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 02458 (Newton, MA) at $3,189 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,345 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 02458 in the 96th percentile, 80% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 39% above that figure, ranking #57 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Boston (ZIP 02115) at $3,184, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 02458 shows a 14.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.40% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,238. 0.70% of ZIP 02458 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 13.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 02458 costs have risen 3.3% since 2018, from a low of $3,087 to a high of $3,259, 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 02458 Compares

vs National Average
$3,189 vs $1,776
80% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$3,189 vs $2,294
39% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02458, 2018–2022

$3,050$3,100$3,150$3,200$3,250$3,300 20182019202020212022 $3,189
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02458.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,087 -
2019 $3,158 +2.3%
2020 $3,259 +3.2%
2021 $3,174 -2.6%
2022 $3,189 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,173
Premium Range
$3,087 - $3,259
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02458

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 02458?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 02458 (Newton, MA): $3,189/year as of 2022, the 96th national percentile, #57 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newton, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 02458: a claims frequency of 4.40%, a loss ratio of 14.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.70%, placing this ZIP in the 96th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02458 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 02458 lands in the 96th percentile: its $3,189/yr average is 80% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02458?
ZIP 02458 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.70% in Massachusetts, a rise of 13.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02458 over 5 years?
ZIP 02458 premiums spanned $3,087 to $3,259 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,173. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 02458 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02458 has an average premium of $3,189/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 39% above the state average, ranking #57 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.