ZIP 05489 Insurance Data
Underhill, Vermont · Chittenden County · 23 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 05489 (Underhill, VT)
ZIP 05489 (Underhill, VT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,167 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 23 reported policies. That is 34% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally. Compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309, this ZIP runs 11% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 05489 is 11.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.52%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,722. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.63% in this ZIP, a drop of 61.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 05489 have fallen by 0.2%, ranging from $1,159 to $1,206 with a five-year average of $1,180 — an annualized rate of -0.0% per year. 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 05489 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,169 | — |
| 2019 | $1,206 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | $1,201 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | $1,159 | -3.5% |
| 2022 | $1,167 | +0.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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