ZIP 06824 · Fairfield County
Fairfield, CT Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 06824, Fairfield, Connecticut.
- 14.3%
- Loss ratio
- 0.68%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #35 of 262
- Connecticut rank
- 650
- Policies
The verdict
At $3,094/yr, Fairfield, CT (ZIP 06824) sits in the 95th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 74% above the U.S. average.
- $3,094
- Avg premium (2022)
- +74%
- vs U.S. average
- +0.4%
- since 2018
- 95th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 06824 (Fairfield, CT)
ZIP 06824 (Fairfield, CT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,094 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 650 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 74% above that mark and lands in the 95th national percentile. Against Connecticut's average of $2,258, ZIP 06824 is 37% above, ranking #35 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Woodbridge (ZIP 06525) at $3,098, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 06824 shows a 14.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.63% of policies in ZIP 06824 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,157. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.68% in this ZIP, a drop of 15.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 06824 premiums risen 0.4%, spanning $3,070 to $3,114 (five-year average: $3,091), an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 06824 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 06824, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $3,083 | - |
| 2019 | $3,114 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | $3,094 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | $3,070 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | $3,094 | +0.8% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 06824
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Compare ZIP 06824 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Connecticut compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Connecticut overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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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