ZIP 05034 · Windsor County

Bridgewater, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05034, Bridgewater, Vermont.

27.2%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#6 of 241
Vermont rank
21
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Bridgewater, VT (ZIP 05034) runs $2,360/yr on average: the 86th percentile nationally and 33% above the U.S. average.

$2,360
Avg premium (2022)
+33%
vs U.S. average
-0.1%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,360/yr
-0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.50%
Avg severity: $18,388
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-73.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05034 (Bridgewater, VT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 05034 (Bridgewater, VT) runs $2,360 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 21 reported policies. That is 33% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 86th percentile nationally. Vermont homeowners pay $1,309 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 80% (above), ranking #6 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is North Pomfret (ZIP 05053) at $2,332, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 27.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.50% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,388. 0.70% of ZIP 05034 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 73.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 05034 have fallen by 0.1%, ranging from $2,360 to $2,513 with a five-year average of $2,431, an annualized rate of -0.0% 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 05034 Compares

vs National Average
$2,360 vs $1,776
33% above national avg
vs Vermont Average
$2,360 vs $1,309
80% above state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05034, 2018–2022

$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550 20182019202020212022 $2,360
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05034.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,361 -
2019 $2,449 +3.7%
2020 $2,471 +0.9%
2021 $2,513 +1.7%
2022 $2,360 -6.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,431
Premium Range
$2,360 - $2,513
Annual Change Rate
-0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05034

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 05034?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 05034 (Bridgewater, VT): $2,360/year as of 2022, the 86th national percentile, #6 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont. Premiums have changed -0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bridgewater, VT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 05034: a claims frequency of 3.50%, a loss ratio of 27.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.70%, placing this ZIP in the 86th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05034 compared to the national average?
ZIP 05034 premiums of $2,360/yr are 33% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05034?
Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 05034 in Vermont, a drop of 73.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05034 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 05034 have ranged from $2,360 to $2,513, with a 5-year average of $2,431. The annualized change rate is -0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 05034 compare to the Vermont state average?
The Vermont state average is $1,309/yr; ZIP 05034 averages $2,360/yr, 80% above that figure, ranking #6 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont 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.