ZIP 05254 · Bennington County

Manchester, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05254, Manchester, Vermont.

56.6%
Loss ratio
1.12%
Nonrenewal rate
#3 of 241
Vermont rank
52
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Manchester, VT (ZIP 05254) runs $2,869/yr on average: the 94th percentile nationally and 62% above the U.S. average.

$2,869
Avg premium (2022)
+62%
vs U.S. average
-2.2%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,869/yr
-2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.67%
Avg severity: $15,219
Nonrenewal Rate
1.12%
-22.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05254 (Manchester, VT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 05254 (Manchester, VT) at $2,869 per year for 2022 across approximately 52 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 05254 comes in 62% above, the 94th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Vermont statewide average is $1,309 per year; this ZIP sits 119% above that figure, ranking #3 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Dorset (ZIP 05251) at $2,905, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 05254 shows a 56.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 10.67% of policies in ZIP 05254 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,219. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.12%, a drop of 22.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 05254 costs have fallen 2.2% since 2018, from a low of $2,858 to a high of $2,996, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 05254 Compares

vs National Average
$2,869 vs $1,776
62% above national avg
vs Vermont Average
$2,869 vs $1,309
119% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05254, 2018–2022

$2,850$2,900$2,950$3,000$3,050 20182019202020212022 $2,869
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05254.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,934 -
2019 $2,858 -2.6%
2020 $2,996 +4.8%
2021 $2,942 -1.8%
2022 $2,869 -2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,920
Premium Range
$2,858 - $2,996
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05254

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 05254 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 05254?
At the 94th percentile nationally, #3 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, ZIP 05254 (Manchester, VT) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,869 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Manchester, VT?
In ZIP 05254, insurers report a 56.6% loss ratio, a 10.67% claims frequency, and a 1.12% nonrenewal rate, the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05254 compared to the national average?
At $2,869/yr, ZIP 05254 runs 62% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05254?
Insurers decline to renew 1.12% of policies in ZIP 05254 in Vermont, a drop of 22.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05254 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 05254 have ranged from $2,858 to $2,996, with a 5-year average of $2,920. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 05254 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05254 has an average premium of $2,869/yr compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309/yr. This ZIP is 119% above the state average, ranking #3 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.