ZIP 06492 · New Haven County

Wallingford, CT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 06492, Wallingford, Connecticut.

46.9%
Loss ratio
1.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#206 of 262
Connecticut rank
441
Policies

The verdict

Wallingford, CT (ZIP 06492) averages $1,648/yr for homeowners insurance, 7% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally.

$1,648
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
-3.5%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,648/yr
-3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.41%
Avg severity: $17,553
Nonrenewal Rate
1.17%
+30.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 06492 (Wallingford, CT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 06492 (Wallingford, CT) runs $1,648 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 441 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 06492 comes in 7% below, the 57th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Connecticut state average of $2,258, this ZIP runs 27% below, ranking #206 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Willimantic (ZIP 06226) at $1,647, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 06492 is 46.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.41% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,553. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.17%, a rise of 30.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 06492 have fallen by 3.5%, ranging from $1,611 to $1,707 with a five-year average of $1,665, an annualized rate of -0.9% 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 06492 Compares

vs National Average
$1,648 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Connecticut Average
$1,648 vs $2,258
27% below state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 06492, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,648
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 06492.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,707 -
2019 $1,697 -0.6%
2020 $1,663 -2.0%
2021 $1,611 -3.1%
2022 $1,648 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,665
Premium Range
$1,611 - $1,707
Annual Change Rate
-0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 06492

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

  • Put ZIP 06492 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 06492?
ZIP 06492 (Wallingford, CT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,648 per year as of 2022 (57th percentile, #206 of 262 ZIPs in Connecticut). Premiums have changed -3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wallingford, CT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 06492: claims frequency (4.41%), loss ratio (46.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.17%), together placing this ZIP at the 57th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 06492 compared to the national average?
ZIP 06492 premiums of $1,648/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06492?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06492 is 1.17%, a rise of 30.0% over the past 5 years in Connecticut.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 06492 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 06492 runs $1,611-$1,707 (5-year average $1,665). The annualized change rate is -0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 06492 compare to the Connecticut state average?
ZIP 06492 has an average premium of $1,648/yr compared to the Connecticut state average of $2,258/yr. This ZIP is 27% below the state average, ranking #206 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.