ZIP 05408 · Chittenden County

Burlington, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05408, Burlington, Vermont.

12.7%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#240 of 241
Vermont rank
925
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 05408 (Burlington, VT) homeowners insurance averages $866/yr, 1st percentile nationally, 51% below the U.S. norm.

$866
Avg premium (2022)
-51%
vs U.S. average
-2.8%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$866/yr
-2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.54%
Avg severity: $4,330
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
-49.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05408 (Burlington, VT)

Homeowners in ZIP 05408 (Burlington, VT) pay an average of $866 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 925 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 05408 in the 1st percentile, 51% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Vermont statewide average is $1,309 per year; this ZIP sits 34% below that figure, ranking #240 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Winooski (ZIP 05404) at $847, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 12.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 05408. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,330. Insurers decline to renew 0.61% of policies in ZIP 05408 at expiration, a drop of 49.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 05408 have fallen by 2.8%, ranging from $864 to $893 with a five-year average of $879, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 05408 Compares

vs National Average
$866 vs $1,776
51% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$866 vs $1,309
34% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05408, 2018–2022

$860$870$880$890$900 20182019202020212022 $866
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05408.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $891 -
2019 $893 +0.2%
2020 $879 -1.5%
2021 $864 -1.7%
2022 $866 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$879
Premium Range
$864 - $893
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05408

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 05408?
At just the 1st national percentile, #240 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, homeowners in ZIP 05408 (Burlington, VT) pay a comparatively low $866 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Burlington, VT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 05408: claims frequency (2.54%), loss ratio (12.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.61%), together placing this ZIP at the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05408 compared to the national average?
At $866/yr, ZIP 05408 runs 51% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05408?
Insurers decline to renew 0.61% of policies in ZIP 05408 in Vermont, a drop of 49.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05408 over 5 years?
ZIP 05408 premiums spanned $864 to $893 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $879. The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 05408 compare to the Vermont state average?
The Vermont state average is $1,309/yr; ZIP 05408 averages $866/yr, 34% below that figure, ranking #240 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.