ZIP 02535 · Dukes County

Chilmark, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02535, Chilmark, Massachusetts.

8.9%
Loss ratio
1.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#3 of 500
Massachusetts rank
18
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Chilmark, MA (ZIP 02535) runs $14,909/yr on average: the 100th percentile nationally and 740% above the U.S. average.

$14,909
Avg premium (2022)
+740%
vs U.S. average
+7.3%
since 2018
100th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$14,909/yr
+7.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.86%
Avg severity: $34,326
Nonrenewal Rate
1.54%
+91.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02535 (Chilmark, MA)

ZIP 02535 (Chilmark, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $14,909 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 18 reported policies. That is 740% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 100th percentile nationally. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 550% (above), ranking #3 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Siasconset (ZIP 02564) at $15,191, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02535 is 8.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,326. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.54%, a rise of 91.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 02535 have risen by 7.3%, ranging from $13,671 to $14,909 with a five-year average of $14,216, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 02535 Compares

vs National Average
$14,909 vs $1,776
740% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$14,909 vs $2,294
550% above state avg
National Percentile
100th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02535, 2018–2022

$13,500$14,000$14,500$15,000 20182019202020212022 $14,909
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02535.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $13,896 -
2019 $14,055 +1.1%
2020 $13,671 -2.7%
2021 $14,548 +6.4%
2022 $14,909 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$14,216
Premium Range
$13,671 - $14,909
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02535

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 02535?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 02535 (Chilmark, MA): $14,909/year as of 2022, the 100th national percentile, #3 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +7.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chilmark, MA?
In ZIP 02535, insurers report a 8.9% loss ratio, a 3.86% claims frequency, and a 1.54% nonrenewal rate, the 100th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02535 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02535 premiums of $14,909/yr are 740% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 100th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02535?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02535 is 1.54%, a rise of 91.1% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02535 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02535 have ranged from $13,671 to $14,909, with a 5-year average of $14,216. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 02535 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02535 runs 550% above the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $14,909/yr), ranking #3 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.