ZIP 05403 · Chittenden County

South Burlington, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05403, South Burlington, Vermont.

27.7%
Loss ratio
0.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#217 of 241
Vermont rank
414
Policies

The verdict

At $1,044/yr, South Burlington, VT (ZIP 05403) sits in the 11th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,044
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
-4.5%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,044/yr
-4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.21%
Avg severity: $9,028
Nonrenewal Rate
0.83%
-42.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05403 (South Burlington, VT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 05403 (South Burlington, VT) at $1,044 per year for 2022 across approximately 414 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 41% below that mark and lands in the 11th national percentile. Compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309, this ZIP runs 20% below, ranking #217 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Canaan (ZIP 05903) at $1,046, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 05403 shows a 27.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.21% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,028. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.83% in this ZIP, a drop of 42.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 05403 have fallen by 4.5%, ranging from $1,044 to $1,094 with a five-year average of $1,070, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 05403 Compares

vs National Average
$1,044 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,044 vs $1,309
20% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05403, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,044
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05403.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,094 -
2019 $1,079 -1.4%
2020 $1,084 +0.5%
2021 $1,051 -3.0%
2022 $1,044 -0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,070
Premium Range
$1,044 - $1,094
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05403

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

  • Put ZIP 05403 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 05403?
ZIP 05403 (South Burlington, VT) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,044 per year, #217 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont. Premiums have changed -4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Burlington, VT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 05403: claims frequency (3.21%), loss ratio (27.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.83%), together placing this ZIP at the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05403 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 05403 lands in the 11th percentile: its $1,044/yr average is 41% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05403?
Insurers decline to renew 0.83% of policies in ZIP 05403 in Vermont, a drop of 42.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05403 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 05403 runs $1,044-$1,094 (5-year average $1,070). The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 05403 compare to the Vermont state average?
The Vermont state average is $1,309/yr; ZIP 05403 averages $1,044/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #217 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.