ZIP 05488 · Franklin County

Swanton, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05488, Swanton, Vermont.

19.7%
Loss ratio
0.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#226 of 241
Vermont rank
45
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Swanton, VT (ZIP 05488) runs $1,009/yr on average: the 8th percentile nationally and 43% below the U.S. average.

$1,009
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. average
-0.6%
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)
$1,009/yr
-0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.50%
Avg severity: $5,674
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
-61.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05488 (Swanton, VT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 05488 (Swanton, VT) runs $1,009 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 45 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 05488 in the 8th percentile, 43% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Vermont's average of $1,309, ZIP 05488 is 23% below, ranking #226 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 19.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 05488. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.50%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,674. 0.56% of ZIP 05488 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 61.8% 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 05488 have fallen by 0.6%, ranging from $1,009 to $1,036 with a five-year average of $1,017, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 05488 Compares

vs National Average
$1,009 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,009 vs $1,309
23% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05488, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,010$1,020$1,030$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,009
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05488.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,015 -
2019 $1,036 +2.1%
2020 $1,016 -1.8%
2021 $1,010 -0.6%
2022 $1,009 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,017
Premium Range
$1,009 - $1,036
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05488

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

  • Put ZIP 05488 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 05488?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 05488 (Swanton, VT) is comparatively affordable at $1,009 per year as of 2022, just the 8th percentile nationally, #226 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont. Premiums have changed -0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Swanton, VT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 05488: claims frequency (3.50%), loss ratio (19.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.56%), together placing this ZIP at the 8th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05488 compared to the national average?
ZIP 05488 premiums of $1,009/yr are 43% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 8th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05488?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05488 is 0.56%, a drop of 61.8% over the past 5 years in Vermont.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05488 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 05488 have ranged from $1,009 to $1,036, with a 5-year average of $1,017. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 05488 compare to the Vermont state average?
The Vermont state average is $1,309/yr; ZIP 05488 averages $1,009/yr, 23% below that figure, ranking #226 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.