ZIP 02837 · Newport County

Little Compton, RI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02837, Little Compton, Rhode Island.

6.0%
Loss ratio
0.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#3 of 73
Rhode Island rank
65
Policies

The verdict

At $4,581/yr, Little Compton, RI (ZIP 02837) sits in the 98th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 158% above the U.S. average.

$4,581
Avg premium (2022)
+158%
vs U.S. average
+1.7%
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)
$4,581/yr
+1.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.16%
Avg severity: $23,879
Nonrenewal Rate
0.58%
+201.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02837 (Little Compton, RI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 02837 (Little Compton, RI) at $4,581 per year for 2022 across approximately 65 reported policies. That is 158% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally. Rhode Island homeowners pay $2,292 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 100% (above), ranking #3 of 73 tracked ZIPs in Rhode Island by premium. The closest-priced peer within Rhode Island is Newport (ZIP 02840) at $4,801, 5% above this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 02837 shows a 6.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.16%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,879. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.58% in this ZIP, a rise of 201.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 02837 have risen by 1.7%, ranging from $4,470 to $4,581 with a five-year average of $4,528, 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 02837 Compares

vs National Average
$4,581 vs $1,776
158% above national avg
vs Rhode Island Average
$4,581 vs $2,292
100% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02837, 2018–2022

$4,450$4,500$4,550$4,600 20182019202020212022 $4,581
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02837.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,505 -
2019 $4,470 -0.8%
2020 $4,505 +0.8%
2021 $4,579 +1.6%
2022 $4,581 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,528
Premium Range
$4,470 - $4,581
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02837

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 02837 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Rhode Island's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Rhode Island 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 02837?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 02837 (Little Compton, RI): $4,581/year as of 2022, the 98th national percentile, #3 of 73 ZIPs in Rhode Island. Premiums have changed +1.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Little Compton, RI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 02837: claims frequency (1.16%), loss ratio (6.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.58%), together placing this ZIP at the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02837 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 02837 lands in the 98th percentile: its $4,581/yr average is 158% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02837?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02837 is 0.58%, a rise of 201.7% over the past 5 years in Rhode Island.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02837 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02837 have ranged from $4,470 to $4,581, with a 5-year average of $4,528. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 02837 compare to the Rhode Island state average?
ZIP 02837 runs 100% above the Rhode Island state average ($2,292/yr vs this ZIP's $4,581/yr), ranking #3 of 73 tracked ZIPs in Rhode Island 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.