ZIP 02638 · Barnstable County

Dennis, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02638, Dennis, Massachusetts.

47.8%
Loss ratio
1.12%
Nonrenewal rate
#40 of 500
Massachusetts rank
208
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 02638 (Dennis, MA) homeowners insurance averages $3,612/yr, 97th percentile nationally, 103% above the U.S. norm.

$3,612
Avg premium (2022)
+103%
vs U.S. average
+9.7%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,612/yr
+9.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.03%
Avg severity: $56,962
Nonrenewal Rate
1.12%
-9.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02638 (Dennis, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 02638 (Dennis, MA) runs $3,612 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 208 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 103% above that mark and lands in the 97th national percentile. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 57% (above), ranking #40 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is South Chatham (ZIP 02659) at $3,575, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02638 is 47.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.03%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $56,962. 1.12% of ZIP 02638 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 9.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 02638 costs have risen 9.7% since 2018, from a low of $3,292 to a high of $3,612, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 02638 Compares

vs National Average
$3,612 vs $1,776
103% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$3,612 vs $2,294
57% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02638, 2018–2022

$3,200$3,300$3,400$3,500$3,600$3,700 20182019202020212022 $3,612
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02638.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,292 -
2019 $3,335 +1.3%
2020 $3,355 +0.6%
2021 $3,502 +4.4%
2022 $3,612 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,419
Premium Range
$3,292 - $3,612
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02638

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 02638?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 02638 (Dennis, MA): $3,612/year as of 2022, the 97th national percentile, #40 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +9.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dennis, MA?
In ZIP 02638, insurers report a 47.8% loss ratio, a 3.03% claims frequency, and a 1.12% nonrenewal rate, the 97th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02638 compared to the national average?
At $3,612/yr, ZIP 02638 runs 103% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 97th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02638?
ZIP 02638 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.12% in Massachusetts, a drop of 9.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02638 over 5 years?
ZIP 02638 premiums spanned $3,292 to $3,612 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,419. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 02638 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02638 has an average premium of $3,612/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 57% above the state average, ranking #40 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.