ZIP 02659 · Barnstable County
South Chatham, MA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02659, South Chatham, Massachusetts.
- 24.6%
- Loss ratio
- 2.23%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #41 of 500
- Massachusetts rank
- 209
- Policies
The verdict
At $3,575/yr, South Chatham, MA (ZIP 02659) sits in the 97th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 101% above the U.S. average.
- $3,575
- Avg premium (2022)
- +101%
- vs U.S. average
- +21.9%
- since 2018
- 97th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 02659 (South Chatham, MA)
Homeowners in ZIP 02659 (South Chatham, MA) pay an average of $3,575 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 209 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 101% above that mark and lands in the 97th national percentile. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 56% above that figure, ranking #41 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Westport Point (ZIP 02791) at $3,560, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 02659 shows a 24.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.51% of policies in ZIP 02659 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $35,107. 2.23% of ZIP 02659 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 613.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 02659 premiums risen 21.9%, spanning $2,933 to $3,575 (five-year average: $3,249), an annualized rate of +5.1% 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 02659 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 02659, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,933 | - |
| 2019 | $3,058 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | $3,199 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | $3,480 | +8.8% |
| 2022 | $3,575 | +2.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 02659
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Put ZIP 02659 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- Massachusetts's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Massachusetts overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide
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
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