ZIP 02540 · Barnstable County

Falmouth, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02540, Falmouth, Massachusetts.

8.1%
Loss ratio
1.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#19 of 500
Massachusetts rank
296
Policies

The verdict

At $5,052/yr, Falmouth, MA (ZIP 02540) sits in the 99th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 185% above the U.S. average.

$5,052
Avg premium (2022)
+185%
vs U.S. average
+5.4%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$5,052/yr
+5.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.16%
Avg severity: $13,016
Nonrenewal Rate
1.10%
+17.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02540 (Falmouth, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 02540 (Falmouth, MA) at $5,052 per year for 2022 across approximately 296 reported policies. That is 185% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 99th percentile nationally. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 120% above, ranking #19 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Boston (ZIP 02116) at $5,064, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 8.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.16%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,016. 1.10% of ZIP 02540 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 17.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 02540 premiums risen 5.4%, spanning $4,769 to $5,052 (five-year average: $4,894), an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 02540 Compares

vs National Average
$5,052 vs $1,776
185% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$5,052 vs $2,294
120% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02540, 2018–2022

$4,700$4,800$4,900$5,000$5,100 20182019202020212022 $5,052
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02540.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,793 -
2019 $4,822 +0.6%
2020 $4,769 -1.1%
2021 $5,035 +5.6%
2022 $5,052 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,894
Premium Range
$4,769 - $5,052
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02540

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 02540?
At the 99th percentile nationally, #19 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 02540 (Falmouth, MA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $5,052 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Falmouth, MA?
In ZIP 02540, insurers report a 8.1% loss ratio, a 3.16% claims frequency, and a 1.10% nonrenewal rate, the 99th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02540 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02540 premiums of $5,052/yr are 185% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 99th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02540?
ZIP 02540 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.10% in Massachusetts, a rise of 17.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02540 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 02540 runs $4,769-$5,052 (5-year average $4,894). The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 02540 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02540 runs 120% above the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $5,052/yr), ranking #19 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.