ZIP 05651 · Washington County

East Montpelier, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05651, East Montpelier, Vermont.

20.6%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#112 of 241
Vermont rank
34
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 05651 (East Montpelier, VT) homeowners insurance averages $1,220/yr, 25th percentile nationally, 31% below the U.S. norm.

$1,220
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+2.3%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,220/yr
+2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.23%
Avg severity: $7,758
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
-67.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05651 (East Montpelier, VT)

Homeowners in ZIP 05651 (East Montpelier, VT) pay an average of $1,220 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 34 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 05651 in the 25th percentile, 31% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309, this ZIP runs 7% below, ranking #112 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Pittsford (ZIP 05763) at $1,220, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,758. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.75% in this ZIP, a drop of 67.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 05651 have risen by 2.3%, ranging from $1,150 to $1,220 with a five-year average of $1,198, 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 05651 Compares

vs National Average
$1,220 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,220 vs $1,309
7% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05651, 2018–2022

$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,220
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05651.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,192 -
2019 $1,214 +1.9%
2020 $1,213 -0.1%
2021 $1,150 -5.1%
2022 $1,220 +6.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,198
Premium Range
$1,150 - $1,220
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05651

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

  • Compare ZIP 05651 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Vermont compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 05651?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 05651 (East Montpelier, VT) averages $1,220 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 25th percentile, #112 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont. Premiums have changed +2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in East Montpelier, VT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 05651: a claims frequency of 3.23%, a loss ratio of 20.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.75%, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05651 compared to the national average?
At $1,220/yr, ZIP 05651 runs 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05651?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05651 is 0.75%, a drop of 67.1% over the past 5 years in Vermont.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05651 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 05651 runs $1,150-$1,220 (5-year average $1,198). The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 05651 compare to the Vermont state average?
The Vermont state average is $1,309/yr; ZIP 05651 averages $1,220/yr, 7% below that figure, ranking #112 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.