ZIP 06854 · Fairfield County

Norwalk, CT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 06854, Norwalk, Connecticut.

33.9%
Loss ratio
0.97%
Nonrenewal rate
#53 of 262
Connecticut rank
2,303
Policies

The verdict

At $2,503/yr, Norwalk, CT (ZIP 06854) sits in the 89th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% above the U.S. average.

$2,503
Avg premium (2022)
+41%
vs U.S. average
+2.6%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,503/yr
+2.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.26%
Avg severity: $26,027
Nonrenewal Rate
0.97%
+3.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 06854 (Norwalk, CT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 06854 (Norwalk, CT) at $2,503 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,303 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 41% above that mark and lands in the 89th national percentile. The Connecticut statewide average is $2,258 per year; this ZIP sits 11% above that figure, ranking #53 of 262 tracked ZIPs in Connecticut by premium. The closest-priced peer within Connecticut is Mystic (ZIP 06355) at $2,515, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 06854 is 33.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.26%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,027. Insurers decline to renew 0.97% of policies in ZIP 06854 at expiration, a rise of 3.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 06854 costs have risen 2.6% since 2018, from a low of $2,418 to a high of $2,503, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 06854 Compares

vs National Average
$2,503 vs $1,776
41% above national avg
vs Connecticut Average
$2,503 vs $2,258
11% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 06854, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,420$2,440$2,460$2,480$2,500$2,520 20182019202020212022 $2,503
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 06854.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,440 -
2019 $2,443 +0.1%
2020 $2,418 -1.0%
2021 $2,484 +2.7%
2022 $2,503 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,458
Premium Range
$2,418 - $2,503
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 06854

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 06854?
At the 89th percentile nationally, #53 of 262 ZIPs in Connecticut, ZIP 06854 (Norwalk, CT) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,503 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Norwalk, CT?
In ZIP 06854, insurers report a 33.9% loss ratio, a 3.26% claims frequency, and a 0.97% nonrenewal rate, the 89th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 06854 compared to the national average?
At $2,503/yr, ZIP 06854 runs 41% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 06854?
ZIP 06854 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.97% in Connecticut, a rise of 3.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 06854 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 06854 runs $2,418-$2,503 (5-year average $2,458). The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 06854 compare to the Connecticut state average?
The Connecticut state average is $2,258/yr; ZIP 06854 averages $2,503/yr, 11% above that figure, ranking #53 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.