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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,851/yr
-1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
61.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.47%
Avg severity: $33,023
Nonrenewal Rate
1.00%
+25.4% change

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

vs National Average
$1,851 vs $1,776
4% above national avg
vs Connecticut Average
$1,851 vs $2,258
18% below state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 06801, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,820$1,840$1,860$1,880 20182019202020212022 $1,851
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 06801.
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

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,837
Premium Range
$1,806 - $1,875
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 06801

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

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 06801?
At the 69th percentile nationally, #147 of 262 ZIPs in Connecticut, ZIP 06801 (Bethel, CT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,851 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bethel, CT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 06801: a claims frequency of 3.47%, a loss ratio of 61.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.00%, placing this ZIP in the 69th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 06801 compared to the national average?
At $1,851/yr, ZIP 06801 runs 4% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 69th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06801?
Insurers decline to renew 1.00% of policies in ZIP 06801 in Connecticut, a rise of 25.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 06801 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 06801 have ranged from $1,806 to $1,875, with a 5-year average of $1,837. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 06801 compare to the Connecticut state average?
ZIP 06801 has an average premium of $1,851/yr compared to the Connecticut state average of $2,258/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average, ranking #147 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.