ZIP 06778 · Litchfield County

Northfield, CT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 06778, Northfield, Connecticut.

25.9%
Loss ratio
1.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#186 of 262
Connecticut rank
75
Policies

The verdict

Northfield, CT (ZIP 06778) averages $1,728/yr for homeowners insurance, 3% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally.

$1,728
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
+2.3%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,728/yr
+2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.05%
Avg severity: $14,704
Nonrenewal Rate
1.52%
+142.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 06778 (Northfield, CT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 06778 (Northfield, CT) runs $1,728 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 75 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 3% below that mark and lands in the 62nd national percentile. The Connecticut statewide average is $2,258 per year; this ZIP sits 23% below that figure, ranking #186 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Rockfall (ZIP 06481) at $1,730, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 06778 shows a 25.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.05%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,704. Insurers decline to renew 1.52% of policies in ZIP 06778 at expiration, a rise of 142.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 06778 premiums risen 2.3%, spanning $1,662 to $1,728 (five-year average: $1,693), 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 06778 Compares

vs National Average
$1,728 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Connecticut Average
$1,728 vs $2,258
23% below state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 06778, 2018–2022

$1,640$1,660$1,680$1,700$1,720$1,740 20182019202020212022 $1,728
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 06778.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,689 -
2019 $1,684 -0.3%
2020 $1,704 +1.2%
2021 $1,662 -2.5%
2022 $1,728 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,693
Premium Range
$1,662 - $1,728
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 06778

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

  • Compare ZIP 06778 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 06778?
ZIP 06778 (Northfield, CT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,728 per year as of 2022 (62nd percentile, #186 of 262 ZIPs in Connecticut). Premiums have changed +2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Northfield, CT?
In ZIP 06778, insurers report a 25.9% loss ratio, a 3.05% claims frequency, and a 1.52% nonrenewal rate, the 62nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 06778 compared to the national average?
ZIP 06778 premiums of $1,728/yr are 3% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 62nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06778?
ZIP 06778 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.52% in Connecticut, a rise of 142.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 06778 over 5 years?
ZIP 06778 premiums spanned $1,662 to $1,728 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,693. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 06778 compare to the Connecticut state average?
ZIP 06778 runs 23% below the Connecticut state average ($2,258/yr vs this ZIP's $1,728/yr), ranking #186 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.