ZIP 06851 · Fairfield County

Norwalk, CT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 06851, Norwalk, Connecticut.

20.2%
Loss ratio
0.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#102 of 262
Connecticut rank
1,350
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 06851 (Norwalk, CT) homeowners insurance averages $2,106/yr, 79th percentile nationally, 19% above the U.S. norm.

$2,106
Avg premium (2022)
+19%
vs U.S. average
-1.5%
since 2018
79th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,106/yr
-1.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.64%
Avg severity: $11,687
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
-1.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 06851 (Norwalk, CT)

Homeowners in ZIP 06851 (Norwalk, CT) pay an average of $2,106 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,350 reported policies. That is 19% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 79th percentile nationally. Connecticut homeowners pay $2,258 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #102 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Brookfield (ZIP 06804) at $2,108, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.64%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,687. Insurers decline to renew 0.68% of policies in ZIP 06851 at expiration, a drop of 1.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.5% through 2022, ranging $2,106 to $2,144 with a 5-year average of $2,125, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 06851 Compares

vs National Average
$2,106 vs $1,776
19% above national avg
vs Connecticut Average
$2,106 vs $2,258
7% below state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 06851, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,110$2,120$2,130$2,140$2,150 20182019202020212022 $2,106
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 06851.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,138 -
2019 $2,124 -0.7%
2020 $2,144 +0.9%
2021 $2,114 -1.4%
2022 $2,106 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,125
Premium Range
$2,106 - $2,144
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 06851

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 06851?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 06851 (Norwalk, CT) averages $2,106 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 79th percentile, #102 of 262 ZIPs in Connecticut. Premiums have changed -1.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Norwalk, CT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 06851: a claims frequency of 3.64%, a loss ratio of 20.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.68%, placing this ZIP in the 79th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 06851 compared to the national average?
At $2,106/yr, ZIP 06851 runs 19% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 79th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06851?
ZIP 06851 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.68% in Connecticut, a drop of 1.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 06851 over 5 years?
ZIP 06851 premiums spanned $2,106 to $2,144 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,125. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 06851 compare to the Connecticut state average?
ZIP 06851 has an average premium of $2,106/yr compared to the Connecticut state average of $2,258/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average, ranking #102 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.