ZIP 05045 · Orange County

Fairlee, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05045, Fairlee, Vermont.

11.9%
Loss ratio
1.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#66 of 241
Vermont rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Fairlee, VT (ZIP 05045) runs $1,351/yr on average: the 35th percentile nationally and 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,351
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
-6.5%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,351/yr
-6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.63%
Avg severity: $4,438
Nonrenewal Rate
1.13%
+62.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05045 (Fairlee, VT)

Homeowners in ZIP 05045 (Fairlee, VT) pay an average of $1,351 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 13 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 05045 in the 35th percentile, 24% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309, this ZIP runs 3% above, ranking #66 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Wallingford (ZIP 05773) at $1,353, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 11.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 05045. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.63%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,438. Insurers decline to renew 1.13% of policies in ZIP 05045 at expiration, a rise of 62.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 6.5% through 2022, ranging $1,351 to $1,479 with a 5-year average of $1,416, an annualized rate of -1.7% 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 05045 Compares

vs National Average
$1,351 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,351 vs $1,309
3% above state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05045, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,351
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05045.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,445 -
2019 $1,409 -2.5%
2020 $1,394 -1.0%
2021 $1,479 +6.1%
2022 $1,351 -8.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,416
Premium Range
$1,351 - $1,479
Annual Change Rate
-1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05045

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 05045 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Vermont compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Vermont overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 05045?
ZIP 05045 (Fairlee, VT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,351 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #66 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont). Premiums have changed -6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fairlee, VT?
In ZIP 05045, insurers report a 11.9% loss ratio, a 3.63% claims frequency, and a 1.13% nonrenewal rate, the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05045 compared to the national average?
At $1,351/yr, ZIP 05045 runs 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05045?
Insurers decline to renew 1.13% of policies in ZIP 05045 in Vermont, a rise of 62.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05045 over 5 years?
ZIP 05045 premiums spanned $1,351 to $1,479 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,416. The annualized change rate is -1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 05045 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05045 has an average premium of $1,351/yr compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average, ranking #66 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.