ZIP 02908 · Providence County

Providence, RI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 02908, Providence, Rhode Island averages $2,042/yr.

46.5%
Loss ratio
1.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#36 of 73
Rhode Island rank
4,577
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Providence, RI sits #5,943 nationally on average premium ($2,042) versus #3,174 on nonrenewal rate (1.89%).

$2,042
Avg premium (2022)
#5,943
of 25,593 on premium
#3,174
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
77th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
25/100
02908 - Providence, RI

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,042/yr
Avg premium, 23rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
93.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
64.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 02908's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,042 Higher than most more expensive than 77% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 02908. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Rhode Island, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 02908; crosshairs: Rhode Island averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1356.1$2796.9$4237.6$5678.3$7119.10.1%0.7%1.2%1.8%2.3%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 02833 · Hopkinton $1,618/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 02861 · Pawtucket $1,641/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 02914 · East Providence $1,690/yr · 1.90%
  • ZIP 02895 · Woonsocket $1,719/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 02898 · Wyoming $1,733/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 02915 · Riverside $1,744/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 02858 · Oakland $1,751/yr · 2.19%
  • ZIP 02910 · Cranston $1,781/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 02832 · Hope Valley $1,787/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 02804 · Ashaway $1,789/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 02839 · Mapleville $1,792/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 02875 · Shannock $1,800/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 02808 · Bradford $1,803/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 02919 · Johnston $1,817/yr · 1.59%
  • ZIP 02893 · West Warwick $1,824/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 02904 · Providence $1,844/yr · 1.73%
  • ZIP 02920 · Cranston $1,848/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 02917 · Smithfield $1,888/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 02830 · Harrisville $1,894/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 02916 · Rumford $1,936/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 02828 · Greenville $1,947/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 02886 · Warwick $1,948/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 02814 · Chepachet $1,956/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 02896 · North Smithfield $2,000/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 02860 · Pawtucket $2,002/yr · 2.24%
  • ZIP 02908 · Providence (this ZIP) $2,042/yr · 1.89%
  • ZIP 02885 · Warren $2,090/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 02892 · West Kingston $2,096/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 02827 · Greene $2,152/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 02817 · West Greenwich $2,162/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 02909 · Providence $2,164/yr · 1.62%
  • ZIP 02863 · Central Falls $2,185/yr · 1.56%
  • ZIP 02825 · Foster $2,209/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 02857 · North Scituate $2,233/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 02809 · Bristol $2,279/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 02921 · Cranston $2,298/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 02881 · Kingston $2,329/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 02905 · Providence $2,342/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 02872 · Prudence Island $2,469/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 02907 · Providence $2,474/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 02871 · Portsmouth $2,722/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 02806 · Barrington $2,765/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 02842 · Middletown $2,823/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 02813 · Charlestown $2,913/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 02891 · Westerly $3,041/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 02874 · Saunderstown $3,068/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 02906 · Providence $3,242/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 02835 · Jamestown $4,280/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 02840 · Newport $4,801/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02807 · Block Island $6,857/yr · 1.75%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,042/yr
Above-median premium
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.5%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.41%
Avg severity: $14,814
Nonrenewal Rate
1.89%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+40.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02908 (Providence, RI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 02908 (Providence, RI) runs $2,042 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 4,577 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 02908 comes in 15% above, the 77th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Rhode Island state average of $2,292, this ZIP runs 11% below, ranking #36 of 73 tracked ZIPs in Rhode Island by premium. The closest-priced peer within Rhode Island is Pawtucket (ZIP 02860) at $2,002, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02908 is 46.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.41% of policies in ZIP 02908 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,814. Insurers decline to renew 1.89% of policies in ZIP 02908 at expiration, a rise of 40.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 02908 costs have risen 3.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,969 to a high of $2,042, an annualized rate of +0.9% per year.

FEMA NRI places Providence County in the upper risk band at 93.7 (Relatively Moderate): national 94th percentile, #1/5 inside Rhode Island, and 66% above the 56.6 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 53.0 · Community Resilience 64.6. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 02908 Compares

vs National Average
$2,042 vs $1,776
15% above national avg
vs Rhode Island Average
$2,042 vs $2,292
11% below state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02908, 2018–2022

$1,960$1,980$2,000$2,020$2,040$2,060 20182019202020212022 $2,042
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02908.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,969 -
2019 $1,994 +1.3%
2020 $2,007 +0.6%
2021 $1,987 -1.0%
2022 $2,042 +2.8%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 02908

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,000
Premium Range
$1,969 - $2,042
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Providence County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 02908 via FIPS 44007. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
93.7
Relatively Moderate · 94th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 5 Rhode Island counties · state mean 56.6
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $9,477,685

Social Vulnerability Index 53.0 · Community Resilience 64.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Rhode Island NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Rhode Island for ZIP 02908

ZIP 02908's county NRI is 93.7 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Rhode Island containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,042/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.89% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 02908?
ZIP 02908 (Providence, RI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,042 per year as of 2022 (77th percentile, #36 of 73 ZIPs in Rhode Island). Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Providence, RI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 02908: claims frequency (6.41%), loss ratio (46.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.89%), together placing this ZIP at the 77th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02908 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 02908 lands in the 77th percentile: its $2,042/yr average is 15% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02908?
ZIP 02908 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.89% in Rhode Island, a rise of 40.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02908 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 02908 runs $1,969-$2,042 (5-year average $2,000). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 02908 compare to the Rhode Island state average?
ZIP 02908 has an average premium of $2,042/yr compared to the Rhode Island state average of $2,292/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #36 of 73 tracked ZIPs in Rhode Island by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 02908?
Providence County scores 93.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 94th percentile nationally and #1 of 5 Rhode Island counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 02908

This ZIP's premiums run at the 77th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.