ZIP 02726 · Bristol County

Somerset, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02726, Somerset, Massachusetts.

22.8%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#281 of 500
Massachusetts rank
1,085
Policies

The verdict

At $1,777/yr, Somerset, MA (ZIP 02726) sits in the 65th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 0% above the U.S. average.

$1,777
Avg premium (2022)
+0%
vs U.S. average
+1.4%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,777/yr
+1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.53%
Avg severity: $16,028
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
-37.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02726 (Somerset, MA)

ZIP 02726 (Somerset, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,777 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,085 reported policies. That is 0% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 65th percentile nationally. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 23% below, ranking #281 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Springfield (ZIP 01109) at $1,783, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02726 is 22.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.53% of policies in ZIP 02726 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,028. 0.63% of ZIP 02726 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 37.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 02726 premiums risen 1.4%, spanning $1,751 to $1,816 (five-year average: $1,788), an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 02726 Compares

vs National Average
$1,777 vs $1,776
0% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,777 vs $2,294
23% below state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02726, 2018–2022

$1,740$1,760$1,780$1,800$1,820 20182019202020212022 $1,777
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02726.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,751 -
2019 $1,816 +3.7%
2020 $1,811 -0.3%
2021 $1,784 -1.5%
2022 $1,777 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,788
Premium Range
$1,751 - $1,816
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02726

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 02726?
ZIP 02726 (Somerset, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,777 per year as of 2022 (65th percentile, #281 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed +1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Somerset, MA?
In ZIP 02726, insurers report a 22.8% loss ratio, a 2.53% claims frequency, and a 0.63% nonrenewal rate, the 65th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02726 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 02726 lands in the 65th percentile: its $1,777/yr average is 0% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02726?
ZIP 02726 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.63% in Massachusetts, a drop of 37.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02726 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02726 have ranged from $1,751 to $1,816, with a 5-year average of $1,788. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 02726 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02726 runs 23% below the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $1,777/yr), ranking #281 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.