ZIP 02556 · Barnstable County

North Falmouth, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02556, North Falmouth, Massachusetts.

17.5%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#32 of 500
Massachusetts rank
311
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in North Falmouth, MA (ZIP 02556) runs $4,142/yr on average: the 98th percentile nationally and 133% above the U.S. average.

$4,142
Avg premium (2022)
+133%
vs U.S. average
-2.4%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,142/yr
-2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.29%
Avg severity: $31,543
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
-27.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02556 (North Falmouth, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 02556 (North Falmouth, MA) runs $4,142 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 311 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 02556 comes in 133% above, the 98th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 81% above, ranking #32 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is West Harwich (ZIP 02671) at $4,130, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02556 is 17.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.29%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,543. 0.42% of ZIP 02556 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 27.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 02556 have fallen by 2.4%, ranging from $4,091 to $4,245 with a five-year average of $4,166, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 02556 Compares

vs National Average
$4,142 vs $1,776
133% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$4,142 vs $2,294
81% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02556, 2018–2022

$4,050$4,100$4,150$4,200$4,250$4,300 20182019202020212022 $4,142
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02556.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,245 -
2019 $4,239 -0.2%
2020 $4,091 -3.5%
2021 $4,110 +0.5%
2022 $4,142 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,166
Premium Range
$4,091 - $4,245
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02556

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 02556?
At the 98th percentile nationally, #32 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 02556 (North Falmouth, MA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $4,142 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in North Falmouth, MA?
In ZIP 02556, insurers report a 17.5% loss ratio, a 2.29% claims frequency, and a 0.42% nonrenewal rate, the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02556 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02556 premiums of $4,142/yr are 133% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02556?
Insurers decline to renew 0.42% of policies in ZIP 02556 in Massachusetts, a drop of 27.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02556 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 02556 runs $4,091-$4,245 (5-year average $4,166). The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 02556 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02556 has an average premium of $4,142/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 81% above the state average, ranking #32 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.