ZIP 02770 · Plymouth County

Rochester, MA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 02770, Rochester, Massachusetts averages $2,138/yr.

13.5%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#166 of 500
Massachusetts rank
61
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Rochester, MA (ZIP 02770) ranks #5,099 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,138/yr) but #8,098 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.15%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,138
Avg premium (2022)
#5,099
of 25,593 on premium
#8,098
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
80th
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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
36/100
02770 - Rochester, 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
$2,138/yr
Avg premium, 20th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
90.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
98.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 02770's premium sits nationally

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

$2,138 Higher than most more expensive than 80% 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 02770. 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 02770; 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 02770 · Rochester (this ZIP) $2,138/yr · 1.15%
  • 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 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)
$2,138/yr
Above-median premium
+5.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.98%
Avg severity: $9,683
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+5.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02770 (Rochester, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 02770 (Rochester, MA) pay an average of $2,138 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 61 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 02770 in the 80th percentile, 20% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 7% below, ranking #166 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Beverly (ZIP 01915) at $2,146, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02770 is 13.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.98% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,683. Insurers decline to renew 1.15% of policies in ZIP 02770 at expiration, a rise of 5.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 02770 premiums risen 5.6%, spanning $2,024 to $2,138 (five-year average: $2,105), an annualized rate of +1.4% per year.

FEMA NRI places Plymouth County in the upper risk band at 90.4 (Relatively Moderate): national 90th percentile, #7/14 inside Massachusetts, and 15% above the 78.8 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Coastal Flooding. Social Vulnerability Index 12.8 · Community Resilience 98.6. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 02770 Compares

vs National Average
$2,138 vs $1,776
20% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,138 vs $2,294
7% below state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02770, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150 20182019202020212022 $2,138
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02770.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,024 -
2019 $2,120 +4.7%
2020 $2,134 +0.7%
2021 $2,111 -1.1%
2022 $2,138 +1.3%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 02770 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,105
Premium Range
$2,024 - $2,138
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Plymouth County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 02770 via FIPS 25023. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
90.4
Relatively Moderate · 90th national percentile
In-state county rank
#7
of 14 Massachusetts counties · state mean 78.8
Top mapped hazard
Coastal Flooding
Expected annual loss $14,336,053

Social Vulnerability Index 12.8 · Community Resilience 98.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very 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 (Plymouth County)

ZIP 02770's county NRI is 90.4 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Massachusetts containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,138/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.15% 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 02770?
At the 80th percentile nationally, #166 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts, ZIP 02770 (Rochester, MA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,138 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rochester, MA?
In ZIP 02770, insurers report a 13.5% loss ratio, a 2.98% claims frequency, and a 1.15% nonrenewal rate, the 80th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02770 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 02770 lands in the 80th percentile: its $2,138/yr average is 20% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02770?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02770 is 1.15%, a rise of 5.7% over the past 5 years in Massachusetts.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02770 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 02770 runs $2,024-$2,138 (5-year average $2,105). The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 02770 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
The Massachusetts state average is $2,294/yr; ZIP 02770 averages $2,138/yr, 7% below that figure, ranking #166 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 02770?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 02770 (Plymouth) is 90.4 - #7/14 in Massachusetts, 90th national percentile, top hazard Coastal Flooding. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 02770

This ZIP's premiums run at the 80th 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.