ZIP 02532 · Barnstable County

Buzzards Bay, MA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 02532, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts averages $2,511/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Buzzards Bay, MA (ZIP 02532) ranks #2,801 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,511/yr) but #12,331 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.84%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,511
Avg premium (2022)
#2,801
of 25,593 on premium
#12,331
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
89th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
38/100
02532 - Buzzards Bay, MA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,511/yr
Avg premium, 11th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
89.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
99.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 02532's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,511 Higher than most more expensive than 89% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 02532. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Massachusetts, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 02532; crosshairs: Massachusetts averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$452.5$4546.5$8640.6$12734.6$16828.70.0%0.7%1.4%2.1%2.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 01376 · Turners Falls $1,197/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 01027 · Easthampton $1,339/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01001 · Agawam $1,367/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 01089 · West Springfield $1,404/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 01379 · Wendell $1,431/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 01072 · Shutesbury $1,446/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 01222 · Ashley Falls $1,468/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 01077 · Southwick $1,496/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 01453 · Leominster $1,516/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 01876 · Tewksbury $1,533/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 01571 · Dudley $1,558/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 01473 · Westminster $1,575/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 01029 · East Otis $1,593/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 01368 · Royalston $1,608/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 01550 · Southbridge $1,628/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 01566 · Sturbridge $1,644/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 02718 · East Taunton $1,668/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 01516 · Douglas $1,689/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 02188 · Weymouth $1,707/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 02180 · Stoneham $1,725/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 01860 · Merrimac $1,746/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02726 · Somerset $1,777/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 02170 · Quincy $1,810/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 02777 · Swansea $1,831/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02743 · Acushnet $1,850/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 02723 · Fall River $1,873/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 01568 · Upton $1,886/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 02576 · West Wareham $1,905/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 01541 · Princeton $1,946/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 01841 · Lawrence $1,966/yr · 2.69%
  • ZIP 01827 · Dunstable $1,994/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 02740 · New Bedford $2,053/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 02135 · Brighton $2,098/yr · 1.68%
  • ZIP 02145 · Somerville $2,167/yr · 1.88%
  • ZIP 02644 · Forestdale $2,234/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 01951 · Newbury $2,321/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 02126 · Mattapan $2,373/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 02090 · Westwood $2,460/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 02532 · Buzzards Bay (this ZIP) $2,511/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 02460 · Newtonville $2,557/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 01259 · Southfield $2,631/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 02648 · Marstons Mills $2,763/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 02482 · Wellesley $2,956/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01770 · Sherborn $3,063/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 02748 · South Dartmouth $3,209/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 01773 · Lincoln $3,551/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 02667 · Wellfleet $3,952/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 02635 · Cotuit $4,522/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 02633 · Chatham $5,618/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 02554 · Nantucket $16,084/yr · 0.16%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,511/yr
Above-median premium
-1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.8%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.40%
Avg severity: $27,146
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

FEMA NRI places Barnstable County in the upper risk band at 89.1 (Relatively Moderate): national 89th percentile, #9/14 inside Massachusetts, and 13% above the 78.8 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 34.4 · Community Resilience 99.3. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 02532, 2018-2022

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Barnstable County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 02532 via FIPS 25001. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
89.1
Relatively Moderate · 89th national percentile
In-state county rank
#9
of 14 Massachusetts counties · state mean 78.8
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $19,966,652

Social Vulnerability Index 34.4 · Community Resilience 99.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Massachusetts NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 02532's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 02532's county NRI is 89.1 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Massachusetts containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,511/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.84% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 02532?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 02532 (Barnstable) is 89.1 - #9/14 in Massachusetts, 89th national percentile, top hazard Hurricane. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 02532

This ZIP's premiums run at the 89th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.