ZIP 02874 · Washington County

Saunderstown, RI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02874, Saunderstown, Rhode Island.

27.3%
Loss ratio
0.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#7 of 73
Rhode Island rank
149
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Saunderstown, RI (ZIP 02874) runs $3,068/yr on average: the 95th percentile nationally and 73% above the U.S. average.

$3,068
Avg premium (2022)
+73%
vs U.S. average
+2.2%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,068/yr
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.40%
Avg severity: $15,495
Nonrenewal Rate
0.69%
+190.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02874 (Saunderstown, RI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 02874 (Saunderstown, RI) runs $3,068 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 149 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 02874 comes in 73% above, the 95th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Rhode Island statewide average is $2,292 per year; this ZIP sits 34% above that figure, ranking #7 of 73 tracked ZIPs in Rhode Island by premium. The closest-priced peer within Rhode Island is Westerly (ZIP 02891) at $3,041, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 27.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,495. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.69% in this ZIP, a rise of 190.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.2% through 2022, ranging $2,970 to $3,171 with a 5-year average of $3,055, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 02874 Compares

vs National Average
$3,068 vs $1,776
73% above national avg
vs Rhode Island Average
$3,068 vs $2,292
34% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02874, 2018–2022

$2,950$3,000$3,050$3,100$3,150$3,200 20182019202020212022 $3,068
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02874.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,001 -
2019 $2,970 -1.0%
2020 $3,063 +3.1%
2021 $3,171 +3.5%
2022 $3,068 -3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,055
Premium Range
$2,970 - $3,171
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02874

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 02874?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 02874 (Saunderstown, RI): $3,068/year as of 2022, the 95th national percentile, #7 of 73 ZIPs in Rhode Island. Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saunderstown, RI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 02874: claims frequency (5.40%), loss ratio (27.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.69%), together placing this ZIP at the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02874 compared to the national average?
At $3,068/yr, ZIP 02874 runs 73% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02874?
ZIP 02874 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.69% in Rhode Island, a rise of 190.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02874 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02874 have ranged from $2,970 to $3,171, with a 5-year average of $3,055. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 02874 compare to the Rhode Island state average?
The Rhode Island state average is $2,292/yr; ZIP 02874 averages $3,068/yr, 34% above that figure, ranking #7 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.