ZIP 02532 · Barnstable County

Buzzards Bay, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02532, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

36.8%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#111 of 500
Massachusetts rank
343
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Buzzards Bay, MA (ZIP 02532) runs $2,511/yr on average: the 89th percentile nationally and 41% above the U.S. average.

$2,511
Avg premium (2022)
+41%
vs U.S. average
-1.0%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,511/yr
-1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.40%
Avg severity: $27,146
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
-49.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02532 (Buzzards Bay, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 02532 (Buzzards Bay, MA) runs $2,511 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 343 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 02532 comes in 41% above, the 89th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (above), ranking #111 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Essex (ZIP 01929) at $2,506, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 36.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.40% of policies in ZIP 02532 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,146. 0.84% of ZIP 02532 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 49.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.0% through 2022, ranging $2,462 to $2,537 with a 5-year average of $2,488, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 02532 Compares

vs National Average
$2,511 vs $1,776
41% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,511 vs $2,294
9% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02532, 2018–2022

$2,440$2,460$2,480$2,500$2,520$2,540$2,560 20182019202020212022 $2,511
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02532.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,537 -
2019 $2,466 -2.8%
2020 $2,462 -0.2%
2021 $2,463 +0.0%
2022 $2,511 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,488
Premium Range
$2,462 - $2,537
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02532

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 02532?
ZIP 02532 (Buzzards Bay, MA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,511 per year as of 2022, in the 89th percentile nationally, #111 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed -1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buzzards Bay, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 02532: a claims frequency of 3.40%, a loss ratio of 36.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.84%, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02532 compared to the national average?
At $2,511/yr, ZIP 02532 runs 41% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02532?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02532 is 0.84%, a drop of 49.3% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02532 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02532 have ranged from $2,462 to $2,537, with a 5-year average of $2,488. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 02532 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02532 runs 9% above the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $2,511/yr), ranking #111 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.