ZIP 02645 · Barnstable County

Harwich, MA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 02645, Harwich, Massachusetts averages $2,998/yr.

8.5%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#73 of 500
Massachusetts rank
224
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Harwich, MA (ZIP 02645) ranks #1,373 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,998/yr) but #19,574 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.38%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,998
Avg premium (2022)
#1,373
of 25,593 on premium
#19,574
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
95th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
43/100
02645 - Harwich, 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
$2,998/yr
Avg premium, 5th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
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 02645's premium sits nationally

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

$2,998 Higher than most more expensive than 95% 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 02645. 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 02645; 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 50 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 02645 · Harwich (this ZIP) $2,998/yr · 0.38%
  • 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 $4,522/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 02633 · Chatham $5,618/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 02554 · Nantucket $16,084/yr · 0.16%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,998/yr
Above-median premium
+10.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.69%
Avg severity: $15,086
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-33.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02645 (Harwich, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 02645 (Harwich, MA) pay an average of $2,998 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 224 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 69% above that mark and lands in the 95th national percentile. Massachusetts homeowners pay $2,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 31% (above), ranking #73 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is South Yarmouth (ZIP 02664) at $3,006, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 02645 shows a 8.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.69%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,086. Insurers decline to renew 0.38% of policies in ZIP 02645 at expiration, a drop of 33.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 02645 premiums risen 10.9%, spanning $2,702 to $2,998 (five-year average: $2,847), an annualized rate of +2.6% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 02645's county (Barnstable): score 89.1, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Hurricane. That is #9 of 14 Massachusetts counties and the 89th national percentile (13% above the 78.8 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 34.4 · Community Resilience 99.3. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 02645 Compares

vs National Average
$2,998 vs $1,776
69% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,998 vs $2,294
31% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02645, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000$3,100 20182019202020212022 $2,998
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02645.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,702 -
2019 $2,754 +1.9%
2020 $2,823 +2.5%
2021 $2,960 +4.9%
2022 $2,998 +1.3%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 02645, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,847
Premium Range
$2,702 - $2,998
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Barnstable County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 02645 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)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 02645: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Massachusetts. County hazard context (Barnstable, NRI 89.1) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,998/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.38% 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 02645?
ZIP 02645 (Harwich, MA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,998 per year as of 2022, in the 95th percentile nationally, #73 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +10.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Harwich, MA?
In ZIP 02645, insurers report a 8.5% loss ratio, a 1.69% claims frequency, and a 0.38% nonrenewal rate, the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02645 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 02645 lands in the 95th percentile: its $2,998/yr average is 69% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02645?
Insurers decline to renew 0.38% of policies in ZIP 02645 in Massachusetts, a drop of 33.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02645 over 5 years?
ZIP 02645 premiums spanned $2,702 to $2,998 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,847. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 02645 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02645 has an average premium of $2,998/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 31% above the state average, ranking #73 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 02645?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 02645 (Barnstable) is 89.1 - #9/14 in Massachusetts, 89th national percentile, top hazard Hurricane. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 02645

This ZIP's premiums run at the 95th 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.