ZIP 02631 · Barnstable County

Brewster, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02631, Brewster, Massachusetts.

18.9%
Loss ratio
0.91%
Nonrenewal rate
#63 of 500
Massachusetts rank
169
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Brewster, MA (ZIP 02631) runs $3,123/yr on average: the 95th percentile nationally and 76% above the U.S. average.

$3,123
Avg premium (2022)
+76%
vs U.S. average
+5.2%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,123/yr
+5.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.20%
Avg severity: $26,870
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
-19.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02631 (Brewster, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 02631 (Brewster, MA) runs $3,123 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 169 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 02631 comes in 76% above, the 95th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 36% (above), ranking #63 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Dorchester (ZIP 02121) at $3,124, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 18.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.20% of policies in ZIP 02631 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,870. 0.91% of ZIP 02631 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 19.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 02631 costs have risen 5.2% since 2018, from a low of $2,961 to a high of $3,123, 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 02631 Compares

vs National Average
$3,123 vs $1,776
76% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$3,123 vs $2,294
36% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02631, 2018–2022

$2,950$3,000$3,050$3,100$3,150 20182019202020212022 $3,123
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02631.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,969 -
2019 $2,961 -0.2%
2020 $2,993 +1.1%
2021 $3,099 +3.6%
2022 $3,123 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,029
Premium Range
$2,961 - $3,123
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02631

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 02631?
ZIP 02631 (Brewster, MA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $3,123 per year as of 2022, in the 95th percentile nationally, #63 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +5.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brewster, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 02631: a claims frequency of 2.20%, a loss ratio of 18.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.91%, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02631 compared to the national average?
At $3,123/yr, ZIP 02631 runs 76% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02631?
ZIP 02631 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.91% in Massachusetts, a drop of 19.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02631 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02631 have ranged from $2,961 to $3,123, with a 5-year average of $3,029. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 02631 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 02631 averages $3,123/yr, 36% above that figure, ranking #63 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.