ZIP 05358 · Windham County

West Halifax, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05358, West Halifax, Vermont.

17.1%
Loss ratio
0.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#39 of 241
Vermont rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in West Halifax, VT (ZIP 05358) runs $1,500/yr on average: the 46th percentile nationally and 16% below the U.S. average.

$1,500
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,500/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.23%
Avg severity: $11,458
Nonrenewal Rate
0.89%
+103.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05358 (West Halifax, VT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 05358 (West Halifax, VT) runs $1,500 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 4 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 05358 in the 46th percentile, 16% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Vermont's average of $1,309, ZIP 05358 is 15% above, ranking #39 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Waitsfield (ZIP 05673) at $1,500, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 05358 is 17.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,458. 0.89% of ZIP 05358 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 103.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 05358 premiums risen 1.1%, spanning $1,407 to $1,500 (five-year average: $1,467), an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 05358 Compares

vs National Average
$1,500 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,500 vs $1,309
15% above state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05358, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,500
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05358.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,483 -
2019 $1,458 -1.7%
2020 $1,488 +2.1%
2021 $1,407 -5.4%
2022 $1,500 +6.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,467
Premium Range
$1,407 - $1,500
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05358

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 05358 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 05358?
At the 46th percentile nationally, #39 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, ZIP 05358 (West Halifax, VT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,500 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Halifax, VT?
In ZIP 05358, insurers report a 17.1% loss ratio, a 2.23% claims frequency, and a 0.89% nonrenewal rate, the 46th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05358 compared to the national average?
At $1,500/yr, ZIP 05358 runs 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05358?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05358 is 0.89%, a rise of 103.6% over the past 5 years in Vermont.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05358 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 05358 runs $1,407-$1,500 (5-year average $1,467). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 05358 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05358 runs 15% above the Vermont state average ($1,309/yr vs this ZIP's $1,500/yr), ranking #39 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.