ZIP 06470 · Fairfield County

Newtown, CT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 06470, Newtown, Connecticut.

64.9%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#56 of 262
Connecticut rank
166
Policies

The verdict

Newtown, CT (ZIP 06470) averages $2,451/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally.

$2,451
Avg premium (2022)
+38%
vs U.S. average
-4.3%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,451/yr
-4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.27%
Avg severity: $37,235
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
+44.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 06470 (Newtown, CT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 06470 (Newtown, CT) at $2,451 per year for 2022 across approximately 166 reported policies. That is 38% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 88th percentile nationally. Connecticut homeowners pay $2,258 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (above), ranking #56 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Goshen (ZIP 06756) at $2,438, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 64.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 06470. 4.27% of policies in ZIP 06470 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $37,235. Insurers decline to renew 0.94% of policies in ZIP 06470 at expiration, a rise of 44.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 06470 have fallen by 4.3%, ranging from $2,451 to $2,560 with a five-year average of $2,483, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 06470 Compares

vs National Average
$2,451 vs $1,776
38% above national avg
vs Connecticut Average
$2,451 vs $2,258
9% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 06470, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,451
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 06470.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,560 -
2019 $2,489 -2.8%
2020 $2,459 -1.2%
2021 $2,459 +0.0%
2022 $2,451 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,483
Premium Range
$2,451 - $2,560
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 06470

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 06470?
At the 88th percentile nationally, #56 of 262 ZIPs in Connecticut, ZIP 06470 (Newtown, CT) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,451 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newtown, CT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 06470: claims frequency (4.27%), loss ratio (64.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.94%), together placing this ZIP at the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 06470 compared to the national average?
ZIP 06470 premiums of $2,451/yr are 38% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06470?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06470 is 0.94%, a rise of 44.3% over the past 5 years in Connecticut.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 06470 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 06470 have ranged from $2,451 to $2,560, with a 5-year average of $2,483. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 06470 compare to the Connecticut state average?
ZIP 06470 has an average premium of $2,451/yr compared to the Connecticut state average of $2,258/yr. This ZIP is 9% above the state average, ranking #56 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.