ZIP 05650 · Washington County

East Calais, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05650, East Calais, Vermont.

0.3%
Loss ratio
0.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#126 of 241
Vermont rank
18
Policies

The verdict

At $1,191/yr, East Calais, VT (ZIP 05650) sits in the 22nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 33% below the U.S. average.

$1,191
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
-1.9%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,191/yr
-1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
0.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.78%
Avg severity: $456
Nonrenewal Rate
0.39%
-55.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05650 (East Calais, VT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 05650 (East Calais, VT) runs $1,191 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 18 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% below that mark and lands in the 22nd national percentile. Compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309, this ZIP runs 9% below, ranking #126 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Randolph Center (ZIP 05061) at $1,188, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 0.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 0.78% of policies in ZIP 05650 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $456. 0.39% of ZIP 05650 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 55.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.9% through 2022, ranging $1,176 to $1,214 with a 5-year average of $1,188, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 05650 Compares

vs National Average
$1,191 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,191 vs $1,309
9% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05650, 2018–2022

$1,170$1,180$1,190$1,200$1,210$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,191
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05650.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,214 -
2019 $1,181 -2.7%
2020 $1,177 -0.4%
2021 $1,176 -0.0%
2022 $1,191 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,188
Premium Range
$1,176 - $1,214
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05650

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

  • Put ZIP 05650 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
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 05650?
At the 22nd percentile nationally, #126 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, ZIP 05650 (East Calais, VT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,191 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in East Calais, VT?
In ZIP 05650, insurers report a 0.3% loss ratio, a 0.78% claims frequency, and a 0.39% nonrenewal rate, the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05650 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 05650 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,191/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05650?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05650 is 0.39%, a drop of 55.5% over the past 5 years in Vermont.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05650 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 05650 runs $1,176-$1,214 (5-year average $1,188). The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 05650 compare to the Vermont state average?
The Vermont state average is $1,309/yr; ZIP 05650 averages $1,191/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #126 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.