ZIP 05602 · Washington County

Montpelier, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05602, Montpelier, Vermont.

17.2%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#205 of 241
Vermont rank
56
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 05602 (Montpelier, VT) homeowners insurance averages $1,079/yr, 13th percentile nationally, 39% below the U.S. norm.

$1,079
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
-2.3%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,079/yr
-2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.30%
Avg severity: $8,094
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
-38.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05602 (Montpelier, VT)

ZIP 05602 (Montpelier, VT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,079 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 56 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 05602 in the 13th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Vermont homeowners pay $1,309 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 18% (below), ranking #205 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Huntington (ZIP 05462) at $1,080, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 05602 shows a 17.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.30% of policies in ZIP 05602 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,094. 0.65% of ZIP 05602 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 38.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.3% through 2022, ranging $1,069 to $1,115 with a 5-year average of $1,095, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 05602 Compares

vs National Average
$1,079 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,079 vs $1,309
18% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05602, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,079
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05602.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,104 -
2019 $1,107 +0.2%
2020 $1,115 +0.8%
2021 $1,069 -4.1%
2022 $1,079 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,095
Premium Range
$1,069 - $1,115
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05602

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

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 05602?
At just the 13th national percentile, #205 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, homeowners in ZIP 05602 (Montpelier, VT) pay a comparatively low $1,079 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montpelier, VT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 05602: a claims frequency of 2.30%, a loss ratio of 17.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.65%, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05602 compared to the national average?
ZIP 05602 premiums of $1,079/yr are 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05602?
Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 05602 in Vermont, a drop of 38.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05602 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 05602 have ranged from $1,069 to $1,115, with a 5-year average of $1,095. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 05602 compare to the Vermont state average?
The Vermont state average is $1,309/yr; ZIP 05602 averages $1,079/yr, 18% below that figure, ranking #205 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.