ZIP 05353 · Windham County

Townshend, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05353, Townshend, Vermont.

13.2%
Loss ratio
0.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#71 of 241
Vermont rank
11
Policies

The verdict

At $1,330/yr, Townshend, VT (ZIP 05353) sits in the 34th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 25% below the U.S. average.

$1,330
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
-0.7%
since 2018
34th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,330/yr
-0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.22%
Avg severity: $7,894
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
-62.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05353 (Townshend, VT)

ZIP 05353 (Townshend, VT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,330 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 11 reported policies. That is 25% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally. The Vermont statewide average is $1,309 per year; this ZIP sits 2% above that figure, ranking #71 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Jacksonville (ZIP 05342) at $1,331, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 13.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 05353. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.22%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,894. 0.56% of ZIP 05353 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 62.4% 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 05353 have fallen by 0.7%, ranging from $1,329 to $1,359 with a five-year average of $1,339, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 05353 Compares

vs National Average
$1,330 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,330 vs $1,309
2% above state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05353, 2018–2022

$1,320$1,330$1,340$1,350$1,360$1,370 20182019202020212022 $1,330
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05353.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,340 -
2019 $1,329 -0.8%
2020 $1,359 +2.3%
2021 $1,337 -1.7%
2022 $1,330 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,339
Premium Range
$1,329 - $1,359
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05353

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

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 05353?
At the 34th percentile nationally, #71 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, ZIP 05353 (Townshend, VT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,330 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Townshend, VT?
In ZIP 05353, insurers report a 13.2% loss ratio, a 2.22% claims frequency, and a 0.56% nonrenewal rate, the 34th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05353 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 05353 lands in the 34th percentile: its $1,330/yr average is 25% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05353?
Insurers decline to renew 0.56% of policies in ZIP 05353 in Vermont, a drop of 62.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05353 over 5 years?
ZIP 05353 premiums spanned $1,329 to $1,359 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,339. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 05353 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05353 has an average premium of $1,330/yr compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309/yr. This ZIP is 2% above the state average, ranking #71 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.