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.
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
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 05254, 2018–2022
| 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
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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
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