ZIP 02481 · Norfolk County

Wellesley Hills, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02481, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts.

21.3%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#36 of 500
Massachusetts rank
1,111
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Wellesley Hills, MA (ZIP 02481) runs $3,880/yr on average: the 98th percentile nationally and 119% above the U.S. average.

$3,880
Avg premium (2022)
+119%
vs U.S. average
+4.4%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,880/yr
+4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.49%
Avg severity: $18,458
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
+11.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02481 (Wellesley Hills, MA)

ZIP 02481 (Wellesley Hills, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,880 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,111 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 02481 in the 98th percentile, 119% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 02481 is 69% above, ranking #36 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Chestnut Hill (ZIP 02467) at $3,861, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02481 is 21.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.49% of policies in ZIP 02481 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,458. 0.75% of ZIP 02481 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 11.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 02481 have risen by 4.4%, ranging from $3,717 to $3,887 with a five-year average of $3,829, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 02481 Compares

vs National Average
$3,880 vs $1,776
119% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$3,880 vs $2,294
69% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02481, 2018–2022

$3,700$3,750$3,800$3,850$3,900 20182019202020212022 $3,880
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02481.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,717 -
2019 $3,777 +1.6%
2020 $3,887 +2.9%
2021 $3,883 -0.1%
2022 $3,880 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,829
Premium Range
$3,717 - $3,887
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02481

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 02481?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 02481 (Wellesley Hills, MA): $3,880/year as of 2022, the 98th national percentile, #36 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wellesley Hills, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 02481: claims frequency (4.49%), loss ratio (21.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.75%), together placing this ZIP at the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02481 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02481 premiums of $3,880/yr are 119% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02481?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02481 is 0.75%, a rise of 11.3% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02481 over 5 years?
ZIP 02481 premiums spanned $3,717 to $3,887 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,829. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 02481 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02481 runs 69% above the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $3,880/yr), ranking #36 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.