ZIP 06853 · Fairfield County

Norwalk, CT Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 06853, Norwalk, Connecticut averages $4,848/yr.

33.3%
Loss ratio
0.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#10 of 262
Connecticut rank
1,175
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Norwalk, CT (ZIP 06853) ranks #361 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($4,848/yr) but #17,855 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.49%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$4,848
Avg premium (2022)
#361
of 25,593 on premium
#17,855
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
99th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
33/100
06853 - Norwalk, CT

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$4,848/yr
Avg premium, 1st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A-
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk N/A
N/A
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience N/A
N/A
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 06853's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$4,848 Higher than most more expensive than 99% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 06853. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Connecticut, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 06853; crosshairs: Connecticut averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$855.5$2983.2$5110.8$7238.4$9366.10.1%0.7%1.2%1.8%2.3%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 06790 · Torrington $1,242/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 06082 · Enfield $1,335/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 06037 · Berlin $1,431/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 06256 · North Windham $1,446/yr · 1.42%
  • ZIP 06770 · Naugatuck $1,489/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 06708 · Waterbury $1,558/yr · 1.70%
  • ZIP 06374 · Plainfield $1,577/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 06403 · Beacon Falls $1,590/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 06782 · Plymouth $1,621/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 06074 · South Windsor $1,638/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 06226 · Willimantic $1,647/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 06351 · Jewett City $1,663/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 06811 · Danbury $1,683/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 06255 · North Grosvenordale $1,708/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 06481 · Rockfall $1,730/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 06370 · Oakdale $1,750/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 06026 · East Granby $1,765/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 06512 · East Haven $1,787/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 06254 · North Franklin $1,806/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 06365 · Preston $1,816/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 06471 · North Branford $1,837/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 06606 · Bridgeport $1,854/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 06516 · West Haven $1,875/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 06052 · New Britain $1,895/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 06281 · Woodstock $1,912/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 06033 · Glastonbury $1,927/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 06248 · Hebron $1,968/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 06119 · West Hartford $2,015/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 06460 · Milford $2,045/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 06851 · Norwalk $2,106/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 06423 · East Haddam $2,121/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 06422 · Durham $2,165/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 06906 · Stamford $2,207/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 06413 · Clinton $2,235/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 06477 · Orange $2,297/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 06850 · Norwalk $2,323/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 06112 · Hartford $2,366/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 06710 · Waterbury $2,393/yr · 2.19%
  • ZIP 06854 · Norwalk $2,503/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 06073 · South Glastonbury $2,572/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 06519 · New Haven $2,732/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 06058 · Norfolk $3,057/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 06902 · Stamford $3,192/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 06612 · Easton $3,441/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 06796 · West Cornwall $3,630/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 06807 · Cos Cob $3,984/yr · 0.30%
  • ZIP 06068 · Salisbury $4,742/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 06853 · Norwalk (this ZIP) $4,848/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 06878 · Riverside $5,541/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 06830 · Greenwich $8,979/yr · 0.53%
Avg Premium (2022)
$4,848/yr
Above-median premium
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.3%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.64%
Avg severity: $34,835
Nonrenewal Rate
0.49%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+21.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 06853 (Norwalk, CT)

ZIP 06853 (Norwalk, CT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $4,848 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,175 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 173% above that mark and lands in the 99th national percentile. Against Connecticut's average of $2,258, ZIP 06853 is 115% above, ranking #10 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Salisbury (ZIP 06068) at $4,742, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 33.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 06853. 4.64% of policies in ZIP 06853 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,835. 0.49% of ZIP 06853 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 21.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 06853 costs have risen 3.8% since 2018, from a low of $4,566 to a high of $4,848, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 06853 Compares

vs National Average
$4,848 vs $1,776
173% above national avg
vs Connecticut Average
$4,848 vs $2,258
115% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 06853, 2018–2022

$4,500$4,600$4,700$4,800$4,900 20182019202020212022 $4,848
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 06853.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,671 -
2019 $4,711 +0.8%
2020 $4,566 -3.1%
2021 $4,739 +3.8%
2022 $4,848 +2.3%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 06853

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,707
Premium Range
$4,566 - $4,848
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 06853 (outside Connecticut)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 06853, both outside Connecticut so the neighborhoods are not state containment (the Similar ZIP Codes list above stays in-state). Peers are drawn from ZIPs with population ≥1,000, the same floor used on rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($4,848/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.49% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 06853?
At the 99th percentile nationally, #10 of 262 ZIPs in Connecticut, ZIP 06853 (Norwalk, CT) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $4,848 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Norwalk, CT?
In ZIP 06853, insurers report a 33.3% loss ratio, a 4.64% claims frequency, and a 0.49% nonrenewal rate, the 99th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 06853 compared to the national average?
ZIP 06853 premiums of $4,848/yr are 173% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 99th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06853?
ZIP 06853 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.49% in Connecticut, a rise of 21.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 06853 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 06853 have ranged from $4,566 to $4,848, with a 5-year average of $4,707. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 06853 compare to the Connecticut state average?
ZIP 06853 runs 115% above the Connecticut state average ($2,258/yr vs this ZIP's $4,848/yr), ranking #10 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium.

What to do with ZIP 06853

This ZIP's premiums run at the 99th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.