ZIP 05359 · Windham County

West Townshend, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05359, West Townshend, Vermont.

8.3%
Loss ratio
0.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#44 of 241
Vermont rank
7
Policies

The verdict

West Townshend, VT (ZIP 05359) averages $1,438/yr for homeowners insurance, 19% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally.

$1,438
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,438/yr
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.68%
Avg severity: $4,470
Nonrenewal Rate
0.33%
-76.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05359 (West Townshend, VT)

Homeowners in ZIP 05359 (West Townshend, VT) pay an average of $1,438 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 05359 comes in 19% below, the 42nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Vermont statewide average is $1,309 per year; this ZIP sits 10% above that figure, ranking #44 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Ferrisburgh (ZIP 05456) at $1,437, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 8.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 05359. 2.68% of policies in ZIP 05359 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,470. 0.33% of ZIP 05359 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 76.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 05359 costs have risen 3.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,394 to a high of $1,472, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 05359 Compares

vs National Average
$1,438 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,438 vs $1,309
10% above state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05359, 2018–2022

$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480 20182019202020212022 $1,438
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05359.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,394 -
2019 $1,400 +0.4%
2020 $1,422 +1.6%
2021 $1,472 +3.5%
2022 $1,438 -2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,425
Premium Range
$1,394 - $1,472
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05359

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

  • Compare ZIP 05359 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Vermont compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 05359?
ZIP 05359 (West Townshend, VT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,438 per year as of 2022 (42nd percentile, #44 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont). Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Townshend, VT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 05359: a claims frequency of 2.68%, a loss ratio of 8.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.33%, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05359 compared to the national average?
At $1,438/yr, ZIP 05359 runs 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05359?
ZIP 05359 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.33% in Vermont, a drop of 76.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05359 over 5 years?
ZIP 05359 premiums spanned $1,394 to $1,472 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,425. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 05359 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05359 has an average premium of $1,438/yr compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309/yr. This ZIP is 10% above the state average, ranking #44 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.