ZIP 05353 · Windham County

Townshend, VT Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 05353, Townshend, Vermont averages $1,330/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Townshend, VT (ZIP 05353) ranks #16,991 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,330/yr) but #16,836 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.56%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,330
Avg premium (2022)
#16,991
of 25,593 on premium
#16,836
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
34th
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

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
63/100
05353 - Townshend, 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 B-
$1,330/yr
Avg premium, 66th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
56.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
74.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 05353's premium sits nationally

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

$1,330 Lower than most lower than 66% 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 05353. 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 05353; 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 49 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 (this ZIP) $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 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)
$1,330/yr
Near-median premium
-0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.22%
Avg severity: $7,894
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

For ZIP 05353, county-level FEMA NRI is 56.9 in Windham - middle of the national distribution (57th percentile) and #3 among 14 Vermont counties. Top hazard on the index: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 31.7 · Community Resilience 74.4.

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%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 05353 (5 years)

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)

FEMA NRI context for Windham County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 05353 via FIPS 50025. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
56.9
Relatively Low · 57th national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 14 Vermont counties · state mean 36.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $2,123,059

Social Vulnerability Index 31.7 · Community Resilience 74.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 05353 in Windham County (NRI 56.9, 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 ($1,330/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.56% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 05353?
County NRI 56.9 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 05353 via Windham County FIPS 50025. In-state rank #3 of 14; national percentile 57th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 05353

This ZIP's premiums run at the 34th 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.