ZIP 02840 · Newport County

Newport, RI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02840, Newport, Rhode Island.

17.6%
Loss ratio
0.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#2 of 73
Rhode Island rank
1,247
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Newport, RI (ZIP 02840) runs $4,801/yr on average: the 99th percentile nationally and 170% above the U.S. average.

$4,801
Avg premium (2022)
+170%
vs U.S. average
+8.4%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,801/yr
+8.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.66%
Avg severity: $23,103
Nonrenewal Rate
0.67%
-25.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02840 (Newport, RI)

ZIP 02840 (Newport, RI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $4,801 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,247 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 02840 in the 99th percentile, 170% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Rhode Island state average of $2,292, this ZIP runs 109% above, ranking #2 of 73 tracked ZIPs in Rhode Island by premium. The closest-priced peer within Rhode Island is Little Compton (ZIP 02837) at $4,581, 5% below this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 17.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.66% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,103. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.67%, a drop of 25.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 02840 have risen by 8.4%, ranging from $4,408 to $4,801 with a five-year average of $4,595, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 02840 Compares

vs National Average
$4,801 vs $1,776
170% above national avg
vs Rhode Island Average
$4,801 vs $2,292
109% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02840, 2018–2022

$4,300$4,400$4,500$4,600$4,700$4,800$4,900 20182019202020212022 $4,801
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02840.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,429 -
2019 $4,408 -0.5%
2020 $4,551 +3.2%
2021 $4,786 +5.2%
2022 $4,801 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,595
Premium Range
$4,408 - $4,801
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02840

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 02840?
ZIP 02840 (Newport, RI) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $4,801 per year as of 2022, in the 99th percentile nationally, #2 of 73 ZIPs in Rhode Island. Premiums have changed +8.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newport, RI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 02840: a claims frequency of 3.66%, a loss ratio of 17.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.67%, placing this ZIP in the 99th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02840 compared to the national average?
At $4,801/yr, ZIP 02840 runs 170% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 99th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02840?
ZIP 02840 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.67% in Rhode Island, a drop of 25.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02840 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 02840 runs $4,408-$4,801 (5-year average $4,595). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 02840 compare to the Rhode Island state average?
The Rhode Island state average is $2,292/yr; ZIP 02840 averages $4,801/yr, 109% above that figure, ranking #2 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.