ZIP 05070 · Orange County

South Strafford, VT Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 05070, South Strafford, Vermont averages $1,392/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 05070 (South Strafford, VT) is #15,798 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #15,215 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,392
Avg premium (2022)
#15,798
of 25,593 on premium
#15,215
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
38th
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

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
67/100
05070 - South Strafford, VT

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 C+
$1,392/yr
Avg premium, 62nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B
26.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
59.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 05070's premium sits nationally

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

$1,392 Lower than most lower than 62% 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 05070. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Vermont, 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 05070; crosshairs: Vermont averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$736.4$1343.6$1950.8$2557.9$3165.10.1%1.0%1.9%2.8%3.7%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 05404 · Winooski $847/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 05641 · Barre $975/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 05837 · East Haven $988/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 05488 · Swanton $1,009/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 05081 · Wells River $1,025/yr · 3.55%
  • ZIP 05830 · Derby Line $1,039/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 05819 · Saint Johnsbury $1,057/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 05483 · Sheldon $1,068/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 05843 · Hardwick $1,080/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 05871 · West Burke $1,092/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 05663 · Northfield $1,101/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 05441 · Bakersfield $1,111/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 05676 · Waterbury $1,122/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 05151 · Perkinsville $1,128/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 05443 · Bristol $1,135/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 05825 · Coventry $1,139/yr · 1.94%
  • ZIP 05874 · Westfield $1,145/yr · 1.67%
  • ZIP 05875 · Barton $1,158/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 05450 · Enosburg Falls $1,159/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 05653 · Eden Mills $1,170/yr · 1.53%
  • ZIP 05084 · West Hartford $1,177/yr · 1.67%
  • ZIP 05853 · Morgan $1,183/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 05361 · Whitingham $1,198/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 05060 · Randolph $1,207/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 05669 · Roxbury $1,213/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 05491 · Vergennes $1,221/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 05043 · East Thetford $1,224/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 05455 · Fairfield $1,227/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 05474 · North Hero $1,236/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 05677 · Waterbury Center $1,245/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 05661 · Morrisville $1,268/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 05154 · Saxtons River $1,281/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 05158 · Westminster $1,300/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 05353 · Townshend $1,330/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 05773 · Wallingford $1,353/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 05142 · Cavendish $1,359/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 05757 · Middletown Springs $1,369/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 05070 · South Strafford (this ZIP) $1,392/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 05262 · Shaftsbury $1,400/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 05456 · Ferrisburgh $1,437/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 05730 · Belmont $1,470/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 05048 · Hartland $1,547/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 05841 · Greensboro $1,605/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 05037 · Brownsville $1,638/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 05674 · Warren $1,756/yr · 1.17%
  • ZIP 05360 · West Wardsboro $1,920/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 05055 · Norwich $1,951/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 05340 · Bondville $2,237/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 05155 · South Londonderry $2,604/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 05071 · South Woodstock $3,055/yr · 0.88%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,392/yr
Near-median premium
-3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.96%
Avg severity: $17,474
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
Below-median nonrenewal rate

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.

Orange County's FEMA NRI score is 26.4 (Very Low), only the 26th national percentile and #11 of 14 Vermont counties - 27% below the state mean 36.4. Leading mapped hazard remains Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 13.6 · Community Resilience 59.0. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 05070 (5 years)

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)

Lower FEMA NRI in Orange County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 05070 via FIPS 50017. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
26.4
Very Low · 26th national percentile
In-state county rank
#11
of 14 Vermont counties · state mean 36.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $555,294

Social Vulnerability Index 13.6 · Community Resilience 59.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Vermont NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Vermont for ZIP 05070

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 05070 in Orange County (NRI 26.4, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Vermont. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,392/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.65% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 05070?
Orange County scores 26.4 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 26th percentile nationally and #11 of 14 Vermont counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 05070

This ZIP's premiums run at the 38th 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.