ZIP 05477 · Chittenden County

Richmond, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05477, Richmond, Vermont.

23.9%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#190 of 241
Vermont rank
36
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 05477 (Richmond, VT) homeowners insurance averages $1,107/yr, 16th percentile nationally, 38% below the U.S. norm.

$1,107
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
-3.7%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,107/yr
-3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.75%
Avg severity: $9,638
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
-29.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05477 (Richmond, VT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 05477 (Richmond, VT) at $1,107 per year for 2022 across approximately 36 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 05477 in the 16th percentile, 38% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Vermont's average of $1,309, ZIP 05477 is 15% below, ranking #190 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Williston (ZIP 05495) at $1,108, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 05477 shows a 23.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.75%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,638. 0.51% of ZIP 05477 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 29.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 3.7% through 2022, ranging $1,107 to $1,150 with a 5-year average of $1,133, an annualized rate of -0.9% 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 05477 Compares

vs National Average
$1,107 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,107 vs $1,309
15% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05477, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,110$1,120$1,130$1,140$1,150$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,107
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05477.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,150 -
2019 $1,144 -0.5%
2020 $1,144 +0.0%
2021 $1,120 -2.1%
2022 $1,107 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,133
Premium Range
$1,107 - $1,150
Annual Change Rate
-0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05477

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

  • Put ZIP 05477 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
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 05477?
ZIP 05477 (Richmond, VT) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 16th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,107 per year, #190 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont. Premiums have changed -3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Richmond, VT?
In ZIP 05477, insurers report a 23.9% loss ratio, a 2.75% claims frequency, and a 0.51% nonrenewal rate, the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05477 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 05477 lands in the 16th percentile: its $1,107/yr average is 38% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05477?
Insurers decline to renew 0.51% of policies in ZIP 05477 in Vermont, a drop of 29.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05477 over 5 years?
ZIP 05477 premiums spanned $1,107 to $1,150 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,133. The annualized change rate is -0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 05477 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05477 runs 15% below the Vermont state average ($1,309/yr vs this ZIP's $1,107/yr), ranking #190 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.