ZIP 06801 · Fairfield County
Bethel, CT Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 06801, Bethel, Connecticut.
- 61.8%
- Loss ratio
- 1.00%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #147 of 262
- Connecticut rank
- 423
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Bethel, CT (ZIP 06801) runs $1,851/yr on average: the 69th percentile nationally and 4% above the U.S. average.
- $1,851
- Avg premium (2022)
- +4%
- vs U.S. average
- -1.3%
- since 2018
- 69th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 06801 (Bethel, CT)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 06801 (Bethel, CT) runs $1,851 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 423 reported policies. That is 4% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 69th percentile nationally. Against Connecticut's average of $2,258, ZIP 06801 is 18% below, ranking #147 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Hamden (ZIP 06518) at $1,853, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 61.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 06801. About 3.47% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $33,023. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.00% in this ZIP, a rise of 25.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 06801 have fallen by 1.3%, ranging from $1,806 to $1,875 with a five-year average of $1,837, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 06801 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 06801, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,875 | - |
| 2019 | $1,830 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | $1,806 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | $1,824 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $1,851 | +1.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 06801
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 06801 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- See how Connecticut compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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
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