ZIP 05447 · Franklin County

East Berkshire, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05447, East Berkshire, Vermont.

19.6%
Loss ratio
#131 of 241
Vermont rank
100
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 05447 (East Berkshire, VT) homeowners insurance averages $1,182/yr, 22nd percentile nationally, 33% below the U.S. norm.

$1,182
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+0.1%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,182/yr
+0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.21%
Avg severity: $5,513
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05447 (East Berkshire, VT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 05447 (East Berkshire, VT) runs $1,182 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 100 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 05447 in the 22nd percentile, 33% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309, this ZIP runs 10% below, ranking #131 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Morgan (ZIP 05853) at $1,183, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 05447 is 19.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.21% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,513.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 05447 premiums risen 0.1%, spanning $1,170 to $1,241 (five-year average: $1,192), an annualized rate of +0.0% 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 05447 Compares

vs National Average
$1,182 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,182 vs $1,309
10% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05447, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260 20182019202020212022 $1,182
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05447.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,181 -
2019 $1,170 -0.9%
2020 $1,187 +1.5%
2021 $1,241 +4.5%
2022 $1,182 -4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,192
Premium Range
$1,170 - $1,241
Annual Change Rate
+0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05447

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

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 05447?
At the 22nd percentile nationally, #131 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, ZIP 05447 (East Berkshire, VT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,182 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in East Berkshire, VT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 05447: claims frequency (4.21%), loss ratio (19.6%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05447 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 05447 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,182/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05447?
ZIP 05447 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Vermont.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05447 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 05447 have ranged from $1,170 to $1,241, with a 5-year average of $1,192. The annualized change rate is +0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 05447 compare to the Vermont state average?
The Vermont state average is $1,309/yr; ZIP 05447 averages $1,182/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #131 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.