ZIP 02638 Insurance Data

Dennis, Massachusetts · Barnstable County · 208 policies

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)

ZIP 02638 (Dennis, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,612 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 208 reported policies. That is 103% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 97th percentile nationally. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 57% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02638 is 47.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.03%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $56,962. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.12% in this ZIP, a drop of 9.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 02638 have risen by 9.7%, ranging from $3,292 to $3,612 with a five-year average of $3,419 — an annualized rate of +2.3% per year. 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

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)

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?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 02638 (Dennis, MA) is $3,612 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +9.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dennis, MA?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.03% in this ZIP), loss ratio (47.8%), and nonrenewal rates (1.12%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02638 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02638 premiums of $3,612/yr are 103% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 97th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02638?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02638 is 1.12%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -9.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02638 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02638 have ranged from $3,292 to $3,612, with 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.

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