ZIP 02537 · Barnstable County

East Sandwich, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02537, East Sandwich, Massachusetts.

20.8%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#60 of 500
Massachusetts rank
199
Policies

The verdict

At $3,160/yr, East Sandwich, MA (ZIP 02537) sits in the 96th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 78% above the U.S. average.

$3,160
Avg premium (2022)
+78%
vs U.S. average
+1.8%
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)
$3,160/yr
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.29%
Avg severity: $15,345
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
-15.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02537 (East Sandwich, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 02537 (East Sandwich, MA) pay an average of $3,160 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 199 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 02537 in the 96th percentile, 78% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 38% above that figure, ranking #60 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Carlisle (ZIP 01741) at $3,178, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.29% of policies in ZIP 02537 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,345. 0.63% of ZIP 02537 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 15.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 02537 premiums risen 1.8%, spanning $2,923 to $3,160 (five-year average: $3,067), an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 02537 Compares

vs National Average
$3,160 vs $1,776
78% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$3,160 vs $2,294
38% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02537, 2018–2022

$2,900$3,000$3,100$3,200 20182019202020212022 $3,160
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02537.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,105 -
2019 $3,057 -1.5%
2020 $2,923 -4.4%
2021 $3,088 +5.6%
2022 $3,160 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,067
Premium Range
$2,923 - $3,160
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02537

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 02537?
At the 96th percentile nationally, #60 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 02537 (East Sandwich, MA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,160 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in East Sandwich, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 02537: a claims frequency of 4.29%, a loss ratio of 20.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.63%, placing this ZIP in the 96th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02537 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02537 premiums of $3,160/yr are 78% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 96th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02537?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02537 is 0.63%, a drop of 15.5% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02537 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02537 have ranged from $2,923 to $3,160, with a 5-year average of $3,067. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 02537 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02537 has an average premium of $3,160/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 38% above the state average, ranking #60 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.