ZIP 05070 · Orange County

South Strafford, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05070, South Strafford, Vermont.

24.6%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#53 of 241
Vermont rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in South Strafford, VT (ZIP 05070) runs $1,392/yr on average: the 38th percentile nationally and 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,392
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
-3.2%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,392/yr
-3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.96%
Avg severity: $17,474
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05070 (South Strafford, VT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 05070 (South Strafford, VT) at $1,392 per year for 2022 across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 22% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally. Compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309, this ZIP runs 6% above, ranking #53 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Newfane (ZIP 05345) at $1,390, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 24.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 05070. About 1.96% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,474. Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 05070 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 05070 premiums fallen 3.2%, spanning $1,386 to $1,438 (five-year average: $1,402), an annualized rate of -0.8% 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 05070 Compares

vs National Average
$1,392 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,392 vs $1,309
6% above state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05070, 2018–2022

$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460 20182019202020212022 $1,392
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05070.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,438 -
2019 $1,397 -2.8%
2020 $1,395 -0.1%
2021 $1,386 -0.7%
2022 $1,392 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,402
Premium Range
$1,386 - $1,438
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05070

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 05070 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Vermont's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 05070?
At the 38th percentile nationally, #53 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, ZIP 05070 (South Strafford, VT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,392 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Strafford, VT?
In ZIP 05070, insurers report a 24.6% loss ratio, a 1.96% claims frequency, and a 0.65% nonrenewal rate, the 38th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05070 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 05070 lands in the 38th percentile: its $1,392/yr average is 22% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05070?
ZIP 05070 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.65% in Vermont.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05070 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 05070 runs $1,386-$1,438 (5-year average $1,402). The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 05070 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05070 has an average premium of $1,392/yr compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309/yr. This ZIP is 6% above the state average, ranking #53 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.