ZIP 02779 · Bristol County
Berkley, MA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02779, Berkley, Massachusetts.
- 19.3%
- Loss ratio
- 0.74%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #232 of 500
- Massachusetts rank
- 149
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,885/yr, Berkley, MA (ZIP 02779) sits in the 70th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 6% above the U.S. average.
- $1,885
- Avg premium (2022)
- +6%
- vs U.S. average
- +3.3%
- since 2018
- 70th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 02779 (Berkley, MA)
Homeowners in ZIP 02779 (Berkley, MA) pay an average of $1,885 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 149 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% above that mark and lands in the 70th national percentile. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 18% below, ranking #232 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Everett (ZIP 02149) at $1,885, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 19.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 02779. About 2.40% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,205. 0.74% of ZIP 02779 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 50.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.3% through 2022, ranging $1,824 to $1,922 with a 5-year average of $1,867, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 02779 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 02779, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,824 | - |
| 2019 | $1,846 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | $1,922 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $1,857 | -3.4% |
| 2022 | $1,885 | +1.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 02779
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 02779 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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