ZIP 05677 · Washington County

Waterbury Center, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05677, Waterbury Center, Vermont.

35.2%
Loss ratio
0.32%
Nonrenewal rate
#93 of 241
Vermont rank
56
Policies

The verdict

At $1,245/yr, Waterbury Center, VT (ZIP 05677) sits in the 27th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 30% below the U.S. average.

$1,245
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
-3.4%
since 2018
27th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,245/yr
-3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.88%
Avg severity: $15,234
Nonrenewal Rate
0.32%
-36.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05677 (Waterbury Center, VT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 05677 (Waterbury Center, VT) at $1,245 per year for 2022 across approximately 56 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 30% below that mark and lands in the 27th national percentile. Vermont homeowners pay $1,309 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (below), ranking #93 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is North Bennington (ZIP 05257) at $1,244, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 05677 shows a 35.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.88% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,234. 0.32% of ZIP 05677 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 36.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 05677 have fallen by 3.4%, ranging from $1,245 to $1,298 with a five-year average of $1,276, an annualized rate of -0.9% 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 05677 Compares

vs National Average
$1,245 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,245 vs $1,309
5% below state avg
National Percentile
27th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05677, 2018–2022

$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320 20182019202020212022 $1,245
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05677.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,289 -
2019 $1,296 +0.6%
2020 $1,298 +0.1%
2021 $1,252 -3.5%
2022 $1,245 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,276
Premium Range
$1,245 - $1,298
Annual Change Rate
-0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05677

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 05677 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 05677?
ZIP 05677 (Waterbury Center, VT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,245 per year as of 2022 (27th percentile, #93 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont). Premiums have changed -3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waterbury Center, VT?
In ZIP 05677, insurers report a 35.2% loss ratio, a 2.88% claims frequency, and a 0.32% nonrenewal rate, the 27th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05677 compared to the national average?
ZIP 05677 premiums of $1,245/yr are 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 27th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05677?
Insurers decline to renew 0.32% of policies in ZIP 05677 in Vermont, a drop of 36.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05677 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 05677 runs $1,245-$1,298 (5-year average $1,276). The annualized change rate is -0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 05677 compare to the Vermont state average?
The Vermont state average is $1,309/yr; ZIP 05677 averages $1,245/yr, 5% below that figure, ranking #93 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.