ZIP 02842 Insurance Data

Middletown, Rhode Island · Newport County · 489 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,823/yr
+8.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.52%
Avg severity: $12,083
Nonrenewal Rate
1.04%
+85.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02842 (Middletown, RI)

ZIP 02842 (Middletown, RI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,823 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 489 reported policies. That is 59% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 93th percentile nationally. Compared to the Rhode Island state average of $2,292, this ZIP runs 23% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02842 is 15.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.52%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,083. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.04% in this ZIP, a rise of 85.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 02842 have risen by 8.9%, ranging from $2,592 to $2,834 with a five-year average of $2,721 — an annualized rate of +2.2% per year. 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 02842 Compares

vs National Average
$2,823 vs $1,776
59% above national avg
vs Rhode Island Average
$2,823 vs $2,292
23% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,592
2019 $2,633 +1.6%
2020 $2,725 +3.5%
2021 $2,834 +4.0%
2022 $2,823 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,721
Premium Range
$2,592 - $2,834
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 02842?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 02842 (Middletown, RI) is $2,823 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Middletown, RI?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.52% in this ZIP), loss ratio (15.1%), and nonrenewal rates (1.04%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02842 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02842 premiums of $2,823/yr are 59% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 93th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02842?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02842 is 1.04%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +85.3% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02842 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02842 have ranged from $2,592 to $2,834, with a 5-year average of $2,721. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 02842 compare to the Rhode Island state average?
ZIP 02842 has an average premium of $2,823/yr compared to the Rhode Island state average of $2,292/yr. This ZIP is 23% above the state average.

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