ZIP 02646 · Barnstable County

Harwich Port, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02646, Harwich Port, Massachusetts.

12.3%
Loss ratio
1.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#16 of 500
Massachusetts rank
214
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 02646 (Harwich Port, MA) homeowners insurance averages $5,268/yr, 99th percentile nationally, 197% above the U.S. norm.

$5,268
Avg premium (2022)
+197%
vs U.S. average
+9.9%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$5,268/yr
+9.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.83%
Avg severity: $22,917
Nonrenewal Rate
1.24%
+9.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02646 (Harwich Port, MA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 02646 (Harwich Port, MA) at $5,268 per year for 2022 across approximately 214 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 197% above that mark and lands in the 99th national percentile. Against Massachusetts's average of $2,294, ZIP 02646 is 130% above, ranking #16 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Oak Bluffs (ZIP 02557) at $5,316, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 02646 shows a 12.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.83% of policies in ZIP 02646 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,917. Insurers decline to renew 1.24% of policies in ZIP 02646 at expiration, a rise of 9.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 02646 costs have risen 9.9% since 2018, from a low of $4,717 to a high of $5,268, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 02646 Compares

vs National Average
$5,268 vs $1,776
197% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$5,268 vs $2,294
130% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02646, 2018–2022

$4,600$4,800$5,000$5,200$5,400 20182019202020212022 $5,268
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02646.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,795 -
2019 $4,717 -1.6%
2020 $5,016 +6.3%
2021 $5,145 +2.6%
2022 $5,268 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,988
Premium Range
$4,717 - $5,268
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02646

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 02646?
ZIP 02646 (Harwich Port, MA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $5,268 per year as of 2022, in the 99th percentile nationally, #16 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +9.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Harwich Port, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 02646: a claims frequency of 2.83%, a loss ratio of 12.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.24%, placing this ZIP in the 99th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02646 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02646 premiums of $5,268/yr are 197% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 99th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02646?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02646 is 1.24%, a rise of 9.0% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02646 over 5 years?
ZIP 02646 premiums spanned $4,717 to $5,268 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $4,988. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 02646 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02646 runs 130% above the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $5,268/yr), ranking #16 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.