ZIP 06704 · New Haven County

Waterbury, CT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 06704, Waterbury, Connecticut.

52.4%
Loss ratio
1.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#199 of 262
Connecticut rank
1,225
Policies

The verdict

At $1,668/yr, Waterbury, CT (ZIP 06704) sits in the 58th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 6% below the U.S. average.

$1,668
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
-0.9%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,668/yr
-0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.38%
Avg severity: $13,700
Nonrenewal Rate
1.67%
-10.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 06704 (Waterbury, CT)

ZIP 06704 (Waterbury, CT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,668 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,225 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 06704 comes in 6% below, the 58th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Connecticut statewide average is $2,258 per year; this ZIP sits 26% below that figure, ranking #199 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Putnam (ZIP 06260) at $1,666, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 06704 shows a 52.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.38%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,700. 1.67% of ZIP 06704 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 10.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 06704 costs have fallen 0.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,617 to a high of $1,683, 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 06704 Compares

vs National Average
$1,668 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Connecticut Average
$1,668 vs $2,258
26% below state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 06704, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660$1,680$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,668
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 06704.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,683 -
2019 $1,683 -0.0%
2020 $1,617 -3.9%
2021 $1,627 +0.6%
2022 $1,668 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,656
Premium Range
$1,617 - $1,683
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 06704

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 06704?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 06704 (Waterbury, CT) averages $1,668 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 58th percentile, #199 of 262 ZIPs in Connecticut. Premiums have changed -0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waterbury, CT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 06704: a claims frequency of 6.38%, a loss ratio of 52.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.67%, placing this ZIP in the 58th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 06704 compared to the national average?
ZIP 06704 premiums of $1,668/yr are 6% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 58th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06704?
Insurers decline to renew 1.67% of policies in ZIP 06704 in Connecticut, a drop of 10.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 06704 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 06704 runs $1,617-$1,683 (5-year average $1,656). The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 06704 compare to the Connecticut state average?
The Connecticut state average is $2,258/yr; ZIP 06704 averages $1,668/yr, 26% below that figure, ranking #199 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.