ZIP 02635 · Barnstable County

Cotuit, MA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 02635, Cotuit, Massachusetts averages $4,522/yr.

11.6%
Loss ratio
0.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#25 of 500
Massachusetts rank
229
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Cotuit, MA sits #429 nationally on average premium ($4,522) versus #15,756 on nonrenewal rate (0.62%).

$4,522
Avg premium (2022)
#429
of 25,593 on premium
#15,756
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
98th
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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
38/100
02635 - Cotuit, 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 F
$4,522/yr
Avg premium, 2nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
89.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
99.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 02635's premium sits nationally

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

$4,522 Higher than most more expensive than 98% 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 02635. 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 02635; 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 49 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 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 (this ZIP) $4,522/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 02633 · Chatham $5,618/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 02554 · Nantucket $16,084/yr · 0.16%
Avg Premium (2022)
$4,522/yr
Above-median premium
-0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.48%
Avg severity: $21,049
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-14.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02635 (Cotuit, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 02635 (Cotuit, MA) pay an average of $4,522 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 229 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 02635 in the 98th percentile, 155% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 97% (above), ranking #25 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Cataumet (ZIP 02534) at $4,534, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 02635 shows a 11.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.48% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,049. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.62% in this ZIP, a drop of 14.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 02635 have fallen by 0.1%, ranging from $4,272 to $4,527 with a five-year average of $4,445, an annualized rate of -0.0% per year.

Barnstable County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 89.1 (Relatively Moderate), 89th percentile nationally and #9 of 14 Massachusetts counties - 13% above the state mean of 78.8. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 34.4 · Community Resilience 99.3. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 02635 Compares

vs National Average
$4,522 vs $1,776
155% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$4,522 vs $2,294
97% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02635, 2018–2022

$4,200$4,300$4,400$4,500$4,600 20182019202020212022 $4,522
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02635.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,527 -
2019 $4,441 -1.9%
2020 $4,272 -3.8%
2021 $4,462 +4.4%
2022 $4,522 +1.4%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 02635 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,445
Premium Range
$4,272 - $4,527
Annual Change Rate
-0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Barnstable County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 02635 via FIPS 25001. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
89.1
Relatively Moderate · 89th national percentile
In-state county rank
#9
of 14 Massachusetts counties · state mean 78.8
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $19,966,652

Social Vulnerability Index 34.4 · Community Resilience 99.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Barnstable County)

ZIP 02635's county NRI is 89.1 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Massachusetts containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($4,522/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.62% 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 02635?
ZIP 02635 (Cotuit, MA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $4,522 per year as of 2022, in the 98th percentile nationally, #25 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed -0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cotuit, MA?
In ZIP 02635, insurers report a 11.6% loss ratio, a 2.48% claims frequency, and a 0.62% nonrenewal rate, the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02635 compared to the national average?
At $4,522/yr, ZIP 02635 runs 155% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02635?
ZIP 02635 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.62% in Massachusetts, a drop of 14.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02635 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 02635 runs $4,272-$4,527 (5-year average $4,445). The annualized change rate is -0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 02635 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02635 has an average premium of $4,522/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 97% above the state average, ranking #25 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 02635?
Barnstable County scores 89.1 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 89th percentile nationally and #9 of 14 Massachusetts counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 02635

This ZIP's premiums run at the 98th 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.