ZIP 02563 · Barnstable County

Sandwich, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02563, Sandwich, Massachusetts.

19.5%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#96 of 500
Massachusetts rank
302
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sandwich, MA (ZIP 02563) runs $2,639/yr on average: the 91st percentile nationally and 49% above the U.S. average.

$2,639
Avg premium (2022)
+49%
vs U.S. average
-2.7%
since 2018
91st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,639/yr
-2.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.96%
Avg severity: $12,972
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
-78.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02563 (Sandwich, MA)

ZIP 02563 (Sandwich, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,639 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 302 reported policies. That is 49% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 91st percentile nationally. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 15% above, ranking #96 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is South Dennis (ZIP 02660) at $2,645, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02563 is 19.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.96% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,972. Insurers decline to renew 0.38% of policies in ZIP 02563 at expiration, a drop of 78.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 02563 costs have fallen 2.7% since 2018, from a low of $2,618 to a high of $2,711, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 02563 Compares

vs National Average
$2,639 vs $1,776
49% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,639 vs $2,294
15% above state avg
National Percentile
91th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02563, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,650$2,700$2,750 20182019202020212022 $2,639
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02563.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,711 -
2019 $2,659 -1.9%
2020 $2,618 -1.5%
2021 $2,618 -0.0%
2022 $2,639 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,649
Premium Range
$2,618 - $2,711
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02563

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 02563?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 02563 (Sandwich, MA): $2,639/year as of 2022, the 91st national percentile, #96 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed -2.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sandwich, MA?
In ZIP 02563, insurers report a 19.5% loss ratio, a 3.96% claims frequency, and a 0.38% nonrenewal rate, the 91st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02563 compared to the national average?
At $2,639/yr, ZIP 02563 runs 49% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 91st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02563?
ZIP 02563 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.38% in Massachusetts, a drop of 78.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02563 over 5 years?
ZIP 02563 premiums spanned $2,618 to $2,711 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,649. The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 02563 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 02563 averages $2,639/yr, 15% above that figure, ranking #96 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.