ZIP 06260 · Windham County

Putnam, CT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 06260, Putnam, Connecticut.

34.1%
Loss ratio
1.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#200 of 262
Connecticut rank
183
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 06260 (Putnam, CT) homeowners insurance averages $1,666/yr, 58th percentile nationally, 6% below the U.S. norm.

$1,666
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+3.2%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,666/yr
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.31%
Avg severity: $24,602
Nonrenewal Rate
1.62%
+32.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 06260 (Putnam, CT)

ZIP 06260 (Putnam, CT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,666 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 183 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% below that mark and lands in the 58th national percentile. Compared to the Connecticut state average of $2,258, this ZIP runs 26% below, ranking #200 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Waterbury (ZIP 06704) at $1,668, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 06260 shows a 34.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.31%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,602. 1.62% of ZIP 06260 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 32.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 06260 have risen by 3.2%, ranging from $1,593 to $1,666 with a five-year average of $1,628, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 06260 Compares

vs National Average
$1,666 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Connecticut Average
$1,666 vs $2,258
26% below state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 06260, 2018–2022

$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660$1,680 20182019202020212022 $1,666
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 06260.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,615 -
2019 $1,593 -1.3%
2020 $1,631 +2.3%
2021 $1,637 +0.4%
2022 $1,666 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,628
Premium Range
$1,593 - $1,666
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 06260

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 06260 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Connecticut's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Connecticut 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 06260?
ZIP 06260 (Putnam, CT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,666 per year as of 2022 (58th percentile, #200 of 262 ZIPs in Connecticut). Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Putnam, CT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 06260: a claims frequency of 2.31%, a loss ratio of 34.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.62%, placing this ZIP in the 58th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 06260 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 06260 lands in the 58th percentile: its $1,666/yr average is 6% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06260?
Insurers decline to renew 1.62% of policies in ZIP 06260 in Connecticut, a rise of 32.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 06260 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 06260 have ranged from $1,593 to $1,666, with a 5-year average of $1,628. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 06260 compare to the Connecticut state average?
The Connecticut state average is $2,258/yr; ZIP 06260 averages $1,666/yr, 26% below that figure, ranking #200 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut 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.