ZIP 05476 · Franklin County

Richford, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05476, Richford, Vermont.

74.0%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#200 of 241
Vermont rank
19
Policies

The verdict

At $1,087/yr, Richford, VT (ZIP 05476) sits in the 14th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,087
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
-5.5%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,087/yr
-5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
74.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.52%
Avg severity: $31,901
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
-54.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05476 (Richford, VT)

ZIP 05476 (Richford, VT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,087 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 19 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 05476 comes in 39% below, the 14th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309, this ZIP runs 17% below, ranking #200 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Alburgh (ZIP 05440) at $1,087, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 05476 shows a 74.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.52% of policies in ZIP 05476 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,901. 0.84% of ZIP 05476 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 54.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 05476 costs have fallen 5.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,087 to a high of $1,150, an annualized rate of -1.4% 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 05476 Compares

vs National Average
$1,087 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,087 vs $1,309
17% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05476, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,087
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05476.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,150 -
2019 $1,112 -3.3%
2020 $1,128 +1.4%
2021 $1,093 -3.1%
2022 $1,087 -0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,114
Premium Range
$1,087 - $1,150
Annual Change Rate
-1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05476

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

  • Put ZIP 05476 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 05476?
At just the 14th national percentile, #200 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, homeowners in ZIP 05476 (Richford, VT) pay a comparatively low $1,087 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Richford, VT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 05476: claims frequency (2.52%), loss ratio (74.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.84%), together placing this ZIP at the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05476 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 05476 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,087/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05476?
ZIP 05476 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.84% in Vermont, a drop of 54.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05476 over 5 years?
ZIP 05476 premiums spanned $1,087 to $1,150 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,114. The annualized change rate is -1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 05476 compare to the Vermont state average?
The Vermont state average is $1,309/yr; ZIP 05476 averages $1,087/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #200 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.