ZIP 05679 · Orange County

Williamstown, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05679, Williamstown, Vermont.

103.4%
Loss ratio
0.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#220 of 241
Vermont rank
32
Policies

The verdict

At $1,033/yr, Williamstown, VT (ZIP 05679) sits in the 10th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 42% below the U.S. average.

$1,033
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
-2.5%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,033/yr
-2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
103.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.08%
Avg severity: $51,289
Nonrenewal Rate
0.30%
-71.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05679 (Williamstown, VT)

Homeowners in ZIP 05679 (Williamstown, VT) pay an average of $1,033 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 32 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 42% below that mark and lands in the 10th national percentile. Against Vermont's average of $1,309, ZIP 05679 is 21% below, ranking #220 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Island Pond (ZIP 05846) at $1,034, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 103.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.08%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $51,289. 0.30% of ZIP 05679 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 71.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.5% through 2022, ranging $1,025 to $1,081 with a 5-year average of $1,050, 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 05679 Compares

vs National Average
$1,033 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,033 vs $1,309
21% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05679, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,033
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05679.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,060 -
2019 $1,081 +2.0%
2020 $1,049 -2.9%
2021 $1,025 -2.3%
2022 $1,033 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,050
Premium Range
$1,025 - $1,081
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05679

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

  • Put ZIP 05679 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Vermont compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Vermont overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 05679?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 05679 (Williamstown, VT) is comparatively affordable at $1,033 per year as of 2022, just the 10th percentile nationally, #220 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont. Premiums have changed -2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Williamstown, VT?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 05679: a claims frequency of 2.08% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.30%, against a loss ratio above 100% (103.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05679 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 05679 lands in the 10th percentile: its $1,033/yr average is 42% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05679?
Insurers decline to renew 0.30% of policies in ZIP 05679 in Vermont, a drop of 71.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05679 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 05679 runs $1,025-$1,081 (5-year average $1,050). The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 05679 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05679 has an average premium of $1,033/yr compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309/yr. This ZIP is 21% below the state average, ranking #220 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.