ZIP 05079 · Orange County

Vershire, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05079, Vershire, Vermont.

4.2%
Loss ratio
0.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#160 of 241
Vermont rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Vershire, VT (ZIP 05079) averages $1,150/yr for homeowners insurance, 35% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally.

$1,150
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
-3.7%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,150/yr
-3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.96%
Avg severity: $2,448
Nonrenewal Rate
0.49%
-76.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05079 (Vershire, VT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 05079 (Vershire, VT) runs $1,150 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 7 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 05079 in the 19th percentile, 35% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Vermont homeowners pay $1,309 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #160 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is West Charleston (ZIP 05872) at $1,151, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 05079 shows a 4.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.96%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,448. 0.49% of ZIP 05079 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 76.7% 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 05079 have fallen by 3.7%, ranging from $1,150 to $1,214 with a five-year average of $1,181, an annualized rate of -0.9% 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 05079 Compares

vs National Average
$1,150 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,150 vs $1,309
12% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05079, 2018–2022

$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,150
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05079.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,195 -
2019 $1,194 -0.1%
2020 $1,214 +1.7%
2021 $1,152 -5.1%
2022 $1,150 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,181
Premium Range
$1,150 - $1,214
Annual Change Rate
-0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05079

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

  • Put ZIP 05079 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 05079?
At just the 19th national percentile, #160 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, homeowners in ZIP 05079 (Vershire, VT) pay a comparatively low $1,150 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vershire, VT?
In ZIP 05079, insurers report a 4.2% loss ratio, a 1.96% claims frequency, and a 0.49% nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05079 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 05079 lands in the 19th percentile: its $1,150/yr average is 35% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05079?
Insurers decline to renew 0.49% of policies in ZIP 05079 in Vermont, a drop of 76.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05079 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 05079 runs $1,150-$1,214 (5-year average $1,181). The annualized change rate is -0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 05079 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05079 runs 12% below the Vermont state average ($1,309/yr vs this ZIP's $1,150/yr), ranking #160 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.