ZIP 06482 · Fairfield County

Sandy Hook, CT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 06482, Sandy Hook, Connecticut.

28.5%
Loss ratio
1.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#93 of 262
Connecticut rank
218
Policies

The verdict

Sandy Hook, CT (ZIP 06482) averages $2,143/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally.

$2,143
Avg premium (2022)
+21%
vs U.S. average
-2.5%
since 2018
80th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,143/yr
-2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.06%
Avg severity: $15,032
Nonrenewal Rate
1.13%
+43.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 06482 (Sandy Hook, CT)

Homeowners in ZIP 06482 (Sandy Hook, CT) pay an average of $2,143 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 218 reported policies. That is 21% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 80th percentile nationally. Against Connecticut's average of $2,258, ZIP 06482 is 5% below, ranking #93 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Farmington (ZIP 06032) at $2,130, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 06482 is 28.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.06%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,032. 1.13% of ZIP 06482 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 43.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.5% through 2022, ranging $2,122 to $2,198 with a 5-year average of $2,156, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 06482 Compares

vs National Average
$2,143 vs $1,776
21% above national avg
vs Connecticut Average
$2,143 vs $2,258
5% below state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 06482, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,120$2,140$2,160$2,180$2,200$2,220 20182019202020212022 $2,143
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 06482.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,198 -
2019 $2,186 -0.5%
2020 $2,133 -2.4%
2021 $2,122 -0.5%
2022 $2,143 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,156
Premium Range
$2,122 - $2,198
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 06482

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 06482?
ZIP 06482 (Sandy Hook, CT) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,143 per year as of 2022, in the 80th percentile nationally, #93 of 262 ZIPs in Connecticut. Premiums have changed -2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sandy Hook, CT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 06482: claims frequency (4.06%), loss ratio (28.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.13%), together placing this ZIP at the 80th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 06482 compared to the national average?
At $2,143/yr, ZIP 06482 runs 21% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 80th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06482?
ZIP 06482 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.13% in Connecticut, a rise of 43.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 06482 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 06482 runs $2,122-$2,198 (5-year average $2,156). The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 06482 compare to the Connecticut state average?
ZIP 06482 has an average premium of $2,143/yr compared to the Connecticut state average of $2,258/yr. This ZIP is 5% below the state average, ranking #93 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.