ZIP 02670 · Barnstable County

West Dennis, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02670, West Dennis, Massachusetts.

8.9%
Loss ratio
0.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#34 of 500
Massachusetts rank
242
Policies

The verdict

West Dennis, MA (ZIP 02670) averages $4,064/yr for homeowners insurance, 129% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally.

$4,064
Avg premium (2022)
+129%
vs U.S. average
+33.0%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,064/yr
+33.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.06%
Avg severity: $11,847
Nonrenewal Rate
0.44%
-43.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02670 (West Dennis, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 02670 (West Dennis, MA) runs $4,064 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 242 reported policies. That is 129% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 77% above that figure, ranking #34 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is West Harwich (ZIP 02671) at $4,130, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 8.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 02670. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.06%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,847. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.44%, a drop of 43.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 33.0% through 2022, ranging $3,056 to $4,064 with a 5-year average of $3,537, an annualized rate of +7.4% 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 02670 Compares

vs National Average
$4,064 vs $1,776
129% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$4,064 vs $2,294
77% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02670, 2018–2022

$3,000$3,500$4,000$4,500 20182019202020212022 $4,064
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02670.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,056 -
2019 $3,199 +4.7%
2020 $3,555 +11.1%
2021 $3,811 +7.2%
2022 $4,064 +6.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,537
Premium Range
$3,056 - $4,064
Annual Change Rate
+7.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02670

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 02670?
ZIP 02670 (West Dennis, MA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $4,064 per year as of 2022, in the 98th percentile nationally, #34 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +33.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Dennis, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 02670: claims frequency (3.06%), loss ratio (8.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.44%), together placing this ZIP at the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02670 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02670 premiums of $4,064/yr are 129% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02670?
Insurers decline to renew 0.44% of policies in ZIP 02670 in Massachusetts, a drop of 43.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02670 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02670 have ranged from $3,056 to $4,064, with a 5-year average of $3,537. The annualized change rate is +7.4% per year.
How does ZIP 02670 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02670 runs 77% above the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $4,064/yr), ranking #34 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.