ZIP 02538 · Plymouth County

East Wareham, MA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 02538, East Wareham, Massachusetts averages $1,701/yr.

19.9%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#316 of 500
Massachusetts rank
306
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 02538 (East Wareham, MA) is #10,141 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #16,034 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,701
Avg premium (2022)
#10,141
of 25,593 on premium
#16,034
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
60th
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

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
50/100
02538 - East Wareham, 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 D
$1,701/yr
Avg premium, 40th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
90.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
98.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 02538's premium sits nationally

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

$1,701 Around the middle lower than 40% 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 02538. 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 02538; 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 02538 · East Wareham (this ZIP) $1,701/yr · 0.60%
  • 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 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)
$1,701/yr
Near-median premium
+0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.38%
Avg severity: $10,031
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-72.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02538 (East Wareham, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 02538 (East Wareham, MA) pay an average of $1,701 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 306 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 02538 in the 60th percentile, 4% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 02538 is 26% below, ranking #316 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Fiskdale (ZIP 01518) at $1,698, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02538 is 19.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.38% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,031. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.60% in this ZIP, a drop of 72.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.8% through 2022, ranging $1,687 to $1,747 with a 5-year average of $1,714, an annualized rate of +0.2% per year.

FEMA NRI places Plymouth County in the upper risk band at 90.4 (Relatively Moderate): national 90th percentile, #7/14 inside Massachusetts, and 15% above the 78.8 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Coastal Flooding. Social Vulnerability Index 12.8 · Community Resilience 98.6. 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 02538 Compares

vs National Average
$1,701 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,701 vs $2,294
26% below state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02538, 2018–2022

$1,680$1,700$1,720$1,740$1,760 20182019202020212022 $1,701
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02538.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,687 -
2019 $1,747 +3.6%
2020 $1,740 -0.4%
2021 $1,694 -2.6%
2022 $1,701 +0.4%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 02538, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,714
Premium Range
$1,687 - $1,747
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Plymouth County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 02538 via FIPS 25023. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
90.4
Relatively Moderate · 90th national percentile
In-state county rank
#7
of 14 Massachusetts counties · state mean 78.8
Top mapped hazard
Coastal Flooding
Expected annual loss $14,336,053

Social Vulnerability Index 12.8 · Community Resilience 98.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Massachusetts for ZIP 02538

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 02538 in Plymouth County (NRI 90.4, hazard Coastal Flooding), both outside Massachusetts. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,701/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.60% 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 02538?
At the 60th percentile nationally, #316 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 02538 (East Wareham, MA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,701 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in East Wareham, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 02538: claims frequency (3.38%), loss ratio (19.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.60%), together placing this ZIP at the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02538 compared to the national average?
At $1,701/yr, ZIP 02538 runs 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02538?
ZIP 02538 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.60% in Massachusetts, a drop of 72.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02538 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02538 have ranged from $1,687 to $1,747, with a 5-year average of $1,714. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 02538 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02538 has an average premium of $1,701/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 26% below the state average, ranking #316 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 02538?
County NRI 90.4 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 02538 via Plymouth County FIPS 25023. In-state rank #7 of 14; national percentile 90th; hazard Coastal Flooding.

What to do with ZIP 02538

This ZIP's premiums run at the 60th 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.