ZIP 02635 · Barnstable County

Cotuit, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02635, Cotuit, Massachusetts.

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

The verdict

Cotuit, MA (ZIP 02635) averages $4,522/yr for homeowners insurance, 155% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally.

$4,522
Avg premium (2022)
+155%
vs U.S. average
-0.1%
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)
$4,522/yr
-0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.48%
Avg severity: $21,049
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 02635

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 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.

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.