ZIP 06437 · New Haven County

Guilford, CT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 06437, Guilford, Connecticut.

40.5%
Loss ratio
1.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#46 of 262
Connecticut rank
183
Policies

The verdict

Guilford, CT (ZIP 06437) averages $2,725/yr for homeowners insurance, 53% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally.

$2,725
Avg premium (2022)
+53%
vs U.S. average
-0.8%
since 2018
92nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,725/yr
-0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.95%
Avg severity: $27,904
Nonrenewal Rate
1.49%
+152.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 06437 (Guilford, CT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 06437 (Guilford, CT) runs $2,725 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 183 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 06437 in the 92nd percentile, 53% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Connecticut state average of $2,258, this ZIP runs 21% above, ranking #46 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Litchfield (ZIP 06759) at $2,726, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 06437 shows a 40.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.95% of policies in ZIP 06437 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,904. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.49% in this ZIP, a rise of 152.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 06437 costs have fallen 0.8% since 2018, from a low of $2,670 to a high of $2,746, 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 06437 Compares

vs National Average
$2,725 vs $1,776
53% above national avg
vs Connecticut Average
$2,725 vs $2,258
21% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 06437, 2018–2022

$2,660$2,680$2,700$2,720$2,740$2,760 20182019202020212022 $2,725
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 06437.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,746 -
2019 $2,719 -1.0%
2020 $2,676 -1.6%
2021 $2,670 -0.2%
2022 $2,725 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,707
Premium Range
$2,670 - $2,746
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 06437

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

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 06437?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 06437 (Guilford, CT): $2,725/year as of 2022, the 92nd national percentile, #46 of 262 ZIPs in Connecticut. Premiums have changed -0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Guilford, CT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 06437: claims frequency (3.95%), loss ratio (40.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.49%), together placing this ZIP at the 92nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 06437 compared to the national average?
At $2,725/yr, ZIP 06437 runs 53% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06437?
ZIP 06437 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.49% in Connecticut, a rise of 152.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 06437 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 06437 have ranged from $2,670 to $2,746, with a 5-year average of $2,707. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 06437 compare to the Connecticut state average?
ZIP 06437 has an average premium of $2,725/yr compared to the Connecticut state average of $2,258/yr. This ZIP is 21% above the state average, ranking #46 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.