ZIP 06517 · New Haven County

Hamden, CT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 06517, Hamden, Connecticut.

28.4%
Loss ratio
1.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#115 of 262
Connecticut rank
1,124
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 06517 (Hamden, CT) homeowners insurance averages $1,990/yr, 75th percentile nationally, 12% above the U.S. norm.

$1,990
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
-5.9%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,990/yr
-5.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.91%
Avg severity: $14,471
Nonrenewal Rate
1.35%
+25.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 06517 (Hamden, CT)

ZIP 06517 (Hamden, CT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,990 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,124 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 06517 in the 75th percentile, 12% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Connecticut's average of $2,258, ZIP 06517 is 12% below, ranking #115 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Monroe (ZIP 06468) at $2,001, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 28.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.91% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,471. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.35% in this ZIP, a rise of 25.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 06517 have fallen by 5.9%, ranging from $1,990 to $2,115 with a five-year average of $2,053, an annualized rate of -1.5% 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 06517 Compares

vs National Average
$1,990 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Connecticut Average
$1,990 vs $2,258
12% below state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 06517, 2018–2022

$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150 20182019202020212022 $1,990
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 06517.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,115 -
2019 $2,099 -0.8%
2020 $2,039 -2.8%
2021 $2,023 -0.8%
2022 $1,990 -1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,053
Premium Range
$1,990 - $2,115
Annual Change Rate
-1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 06517

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 06517?
ZIP 06517 (Hamden, CT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,990 per year as of 2022 (75th percentile, #115 of 262 ZIPs in Connecticut). Premiums have changed -5.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hamden, CT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 06517: a claims frequency of 3.91%, a loss ratio of 28.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.35%, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 06517 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 06517 lands in the 75th percentile: its $1,990/yr average is 12% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06517?
ZIP 06517 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.35% in Connecticut, a rise of 25.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 06517 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 06517 have ranged from $1,990 to $2,115, with a 5-year average of $2,053. The annualized change rate is -1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 06517 compare to the Connecticut state average?
ZIP 06517 has an average premium of $1,990/yr compared to the Connecticut state average of $2,258/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #115 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.