ZIP 05495 · Chittenden County

Williston, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05495, Williston, Vermont.

50.0%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#189 of 241
Vermont rank
107
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 05495 (Williston, VT) homeowners insurance averages $1,108/yr, 16th percentile nationally, 38% below the U.S. norm.

$1,108
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
-0.6%
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)
$1,108/yr
-0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
50.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.58%
Avg severity: $15,479
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
-65.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05495 (Williston, VT)

Homeowners in ZIP 05495 (Williston, VT) pay an average of $1,108 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 107 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 05495 comes in 38% below, the 16th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Vermont statewide average is $1,309 per year; this ZIP sits 15% below that figure, ranking #189 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Richmond (ZIP 05477) at $1,107, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 05495 shows a 50.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.58% of policies in ZIP 05495 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,479. Insurers decline to renew 0.61% of policies in ZIP 05495 at expiration, a drop of 65.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 05495 costs have fallen 0.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,096 to a high of $1,146, 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 05495 Compares

vs National Average
$1,108 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,108 vs $1,309
15% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05495, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,108
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05495.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,114 -
2019 $1,118 +0.3%
2020 $1,146 +2.6%
2021 $1,096 -4.3%
2022 $1,108 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,116
Premium Range
$1,096 - $1,146
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05495

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

  • Put ZIP 05495 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 05495?
At just the 16th national percentile, #189 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, homeowners in ZIP 05495 (Williston, VT) pay a comparatively low $1,108 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Williston, VT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 05495: claims frequency (3.58%), loss ratio (50.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.61%), together placing this ZIP at the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05495 compared to the national average?
ZIP 05495 premiums of $1,108/yr are 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05495?
Insurers decline to renew 0.61% of policies in ZIP 05495 in Vermont, a drop of 65.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05495 over 5 years?
ZIP 05495 premiums spanned $1,096 to $1,146 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,116. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 05495 compare to the Vermont state average?
The Vermont state average is $1,309/yr; ZIP 05495 averages $1,108/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #189 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.