ZIP 02891 · Washington County

Westerly, RI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02891, Westerly, Rhode Island.

17.0%
Loss ratio
0.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#8 of 73
Rhode Island rank
310
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 02891 (Westerly, RI) homeowners insurance averages $3,041/yr, 95th percentile nationally, 71% above the U.S. norm.

$3,041
Avg premium (2022)
+71%
vs U.S. average
-3.8%
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)
$3,041/yr
-3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.66%
Avg severity: $19,382
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
-0.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02891 (Westerly, RI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 02891 (Westerly, RI) runs $3,041 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 310 reported policies. That is 71% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally. The Rhode Island statewide average is $2,292 per year; this ZIP sits 33% above that figure, ranking #8 of 73 tracked ZIPs in Rhode Island by premium. The closest-priced peer within Rhode Island is Saunderstown (ZIP 02874) at $3,068, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 17.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.66% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,382. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.72% in this ZIP, a drop of 0.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 3.8% through 2022, ranging $3,041 to $3,160 with a 5-year average of $3,103, an annualized rate of -1.0% 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 02891 Compares

vs National Average
$3,041 vs $1,776
71% above national avg
vs Rhode Island Average
$3,041 vs $2,292
33% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02891, 2018–2022

$3,000$3,050$3,100$3,150$3,200 20182019202020212022 $3,041
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02891.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,160 -
2019 $3,080 -2.5%
2020 $3,083 +0.1%
2021 $3,152 +2.3%
2022 $3,041 -3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,103
Premium Range
$3,041 - $3,160
Annual Change Rate
-1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02891

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

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 02891?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 02891 (Westerly, RI): $3,041/year as of 2022, the 95th national percentile, #8 of 73 ZIPs in Rhode Island. Premiums have changed -3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Westerly, RI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 02891: claims frequency (2.66%), loss ratio (17.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.72%), together placing this ZIP at the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02891 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 02891 lands in the 95th percentile: its $3,041/yr average is 71% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02891?
Insurers decline to renew 0.72% of policies in ZIP 02891 in Rhode Island, a drop of 0.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02891 over 5 years?
ZIP 02891 premiums spanned $3,041 to $3,160 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,103. The annualized change rate is -1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 02891 compare to the Rhode Island state average?
ZIP 02891 runs 33% above the Rhode Island state average ($2,292/yr vs this ZIP's $3,041/yr), ranking #8 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.