ZIP 06420 · New London County

Salem, CT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 06420, Salem, Connecticut.

21.1%
Loss ratio
0.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#109 of 262
Connecticut rank
55
Policies

The verdict

Salem, CT (ZIP 06420) averages $2,033/yr for homeowners insurance, 14% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally.

$2,033
Avg premium (2022)
+14%
vs U.S. average
+0.8%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,033/yr
+0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.74%
Avg severity: $15,670
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
+176.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 06420 (Salem, CT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 06420 (Salem, CT) at $2,033 per year for 2022 across approximately 55 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 14% above that mark and lands in the 76th national percentile. The Connecticut statewide average is $2,258 per year; this ZIP sits 10% below that figure, ranking #109 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Hartford (ZIP 06106) at $2,026, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 21.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 06420. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.74%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,670. Insurers decline to renew 0.59% of policies in ZIP 06420 at expiration, a rise of 176.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 06420 premiums risen 0.8%, spanning $1,975 to $2,033 (five-year average: $1,998), an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 06420 Compares

vs National Average
$2,033 vs $1,776
14% above national avg
vs Connecticut Average
$2,033 vs $2,258
10% below state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 06420, 2018–2022

$1,960$1,980$2,000$2,020$2,040 20182019202020212022 $2,033
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 06420.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,016 -
2019 $1,975 -2.0%
2020 $1,989 +0.7%
2021 $1,978 -0.5%
2022 $2,033 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,998
Premium Range
$1,975 - $2,033
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 06420

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 06420?
ZIP 06420 (Salem, CT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,033 per year as of 2022 (76th percentile, #109 of 262 ZIPs in Connecticut). Premiums have changed +0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Salem, CT?
In ZIP 06420, insurers report a 21.1% loss ratio, a 2.74% claims frequency, and a 0.59% nonrenewal rate, the 76th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 06420 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 06420 lands in the 76th percentile: its $2,033/yr average is 14% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06420?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06420 is 0.59%, a rise of 176.5% over the past 5 years in Connecticut.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 06420 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 06420 have ranged from $1,975 to $2,033, with a 5-year average of $1,998. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 06420 compare to the Connecticut state average?
ZIP 06420 has an average premium of $2,033/yr compared to the Connecticut state average of $2,258/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average, ranking #109 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.