ZIP 05487 · Addison County

Starksboro, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05487, Starksboro, Vermont.

14.3%
Loss ratio
0.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#170 of 241
Vermont rank
12
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 05487 (Starksboro, VT) homeowners insurance averages $1,138/yr, 18th percentile nationally, 36% below the U.S. norm.

$1,138
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,138/yr
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.95%
Avg severity: $8,366
Nonrenewal Rate
0.28%
-69.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05487 (Starksboro, VT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 05487 (Starksboro, VT) at $1,138 per year for 2022 across approximately 12 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 36% below that mark and lands in the 18th national percentile. Compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #170 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is West Danville (ZIP 05873) at $1,138, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 14.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.95% of policies in ZIP 05487 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,366. 0.28% of ZIP 05487 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 69.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 05487 have risen by 3.1%, ranging from $1,096 to $1,177 with a five-year average of $1,128, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 05487 Compares

vs National Average
$1,138 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,138 vs $1,309
13% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05487, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,138
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05487.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,104 -
2019 $1,096 -0.7%
2020 $1,177 +7.4%
2021 $1,125 -4.5%
2022 $1,138 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,128
Premium Range
$1,096 - $1,177
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05487

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 05487?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 05487 (Starksboro, VT) is comparatively affordable at $1,138 per year as of 2022, just the 18th percentile nationally, #170 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont. Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Starksboro, VT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 05487: a claims frequency of 1.95%, a loss ratio of 14.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.28%, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05487 compared to the national average?
ZIP 05487 premiums of $1,138/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05487?
ZIP 05487 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.28% in Vermont, a drop of 69.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05487 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 05487 have ranged from $1,096 to $1,177, with a 5-year average of $1,128. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 05487 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05487 runs 13% below the Vermont state average ($1,309/yr vs this ZIP's $1,138/yr), ranking #170 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.