ZIP 05478 · Franklin County

Saint Albans, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05478, Saint Albans, Vermont.

57.2%
Loss ratio
0.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#228 of 241
Vermont rank
92
Policies

The verdict

At $1,006/yr, Saint Albans, VT (ZIP 05478) sits in the 8th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 43% below the U.S. average.

$1,006
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. average
-5.1%
since 2018
8th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,006/yr
-5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.40%
Avg severity: $16,917
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
-59.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05478 (Saint Albans, VT)

Homeowners in ZIP 05478 (Saint Albans, VT) pay an average of $1,006 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 92 reported policies. That is 43% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 8th percentile nationally. The Vermont statewide average is $1,309 per year; this ZIP sits 23% below that figure, ranking #228 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Woodbury (ZIP 05681) at $1,008, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 57.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 05478. About 3.40% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,917. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.72% in this ZIP, a drop of 59.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 5.1% through 2022, ranging $1,006 to $1,060 with a 5-year average of $1,038, an annualized rate of -1.3% 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 05478 Compares

vs National Average
$1,006 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,006 vs $1,309
23% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05478, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,006
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05478.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,060 -
2019 $1,055 -0.6%
2020 $1,040 -1.3%
2021 $1,029 -1.1%
2022 $1,006 -2.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,038
Premium Range
$1,006 - $1,060
Annual Change Rate
-1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05478

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

  • Put ZIP 05478 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Vermont compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 05478?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 05478 (Saint Albans, VT) is comparatively affordable at $1,006 per year as of 2022, just the 8th percentile nationally, #228 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont. Premiums have changed -5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Albans, VT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 05478: claims frequency (3.40%), loss ratio (57.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.72%), together placing this ZIP at the 8th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05478 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 05478 lands in the 8th percentile: its $1,006/yr average is 43% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05478?
Insurers decline to renew 0.72% of policies in ZIP 05478 in Vermont, a drop of 59.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05478 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 05478 runs $1,006-$1,060 (5-year average $1,038). The annualized change rate is -1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 05478 compare to the Vermont state average?
The Vermont state average is $1,309/yr; ZIP 05478 averages $1,006/yr, 23% below that figure, ranking #228 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.