ZIP 02909 · Providence County

Providence, RI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 02909, Providence, Rhode Island.

41.1%
Loss ratio
1.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#29 of 73
Rhode Island rank
4,852
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Providence, RI (ZIP 02909) runs $2,164/yr on average: the 81st percentile nationally and 22% above the U.S. average.

$2,164
Avg premium (2022)
+22%
vs U.S. average
+2.2%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,164/yr
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.41%
Avg severity: $16,417
Nonrenewal Rate
1.62%
-15.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02909 (Providence, RI)

Homeowners in ZIP 02909 (Providence, RI) pay an average of $2,164 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4,852 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 02909 in the 81st percentile, 22% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Rhode Island's average of $2,292, ZIP 02909 is 6% below, ranking #29 of 73 tracked ZIPs in Rhode Island by premium. The closest-priced peer within Rhode Island is Exeter (ZIP 02822) at $2,163, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 41.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 5.41% of policies in ZIP 02909 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,417. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.62%, a drop of 15.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 02909 premiums risen 2.2%, spanning $2,100 to $2,164 (five-year average: $2,131), an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 02909 Compares

vs National Average
$2,164 vs $1,776
22% above national avg
vs Rhode Island Average
$2,164 vs $2,292
6% below state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 02909, 2018–2022

$2,080$2,100$2,120$2,140$2,160$2,180 20182019202020212022 $2,164
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 02909.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,118 -
2019 $2,100 -0.9%
2020 $2,117 +0.8%
2021 $2,157 +1.9%
2022 $2,164 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,131
Premium Range
$2,100 - $2,164
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 02909

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

  • Put ZIP 02909 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Rhode Island's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Rhode Island overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 02909?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 02909 (Providence, RI): $2,164/year as of 2022, the 81st national percentile, #29 of 73 ZIPs in Rhode Island. Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Providence, RI?
In ZIP 02909, insurers report a 41.1% loss ratio, a 5.41% claims frequency, and a 1.62% nonrenewal rate, the 81st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02909 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02909 premiums of $2,164/yr are 22% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02909?
Insurers decline to renew 1.62% of policies in ZIP 02909 in Rhode Island, a drop of 15.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02909 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02909 have ranged from $2,100 to $2,164, with a 5-year average of $2,131. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 02909 compare to the Rhode Island state average?
The Rhode Island state average is $2,292/yr; ZIP 02909 averages $2,164/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #29 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.