ZIP 05738 · Rutland County

Cuttingsville, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05738, Cuttingsville, Vermont.

108.8%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#34 of 241
Vermont rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Cuttingsville, VT (ZIP 05738) runs $1,590/yr on average: the 53rd percentile nationally and 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,590
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
-3.1%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,590/yr
-3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
108.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.59%
Avg severity: $37,697
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
-41.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05738 (Cuttingsville, VT)

ZIP 05738 (Cuttingsville, VT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,590 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Vermont statewide average is $1,309 per year; this ZIP sits 22% above that figure, ranking #34 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is West Dover (ZIP 05356) at $1,593, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 05738 is 108.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $37,697. Insurers decline to renew 0.98% of policies in ZIP 05738 at expiration, a drop of 41.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 05738 have fallen by 3.1%, ranging from $1,553 to $1,642 with a five-year average of $1,589, an annualized rate of -0.8% 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 05738 Compares

vs National Average
$1,590 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,590 vs $1,309
22% above state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05738, 2018–2022

$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660 20182019202020212022 $1,590
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05738.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,642 -
2019 $1,562 -4.9%
2020 $1,596 +2.2%
2021 $1,553 -2.7%
2022 $1,590 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,589
Premium Range
$1,553 - $1,642
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05738

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

  • Put ZIP 05738 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
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 05738?
At the 53rd percentile nationally, #34 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, ZIP 05738 (Cuttingsville, VT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,590 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cuttingsville, VT?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 05738: a claims frequency of 4.59% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.98%, against a loss ratio above 100% (108.8%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05738 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 05738 lands in the 53rd percentile: its $1,590/yr average is 10% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05738?
ZIP 05738 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.98% in Vermont, a drop of 41.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05738 over 5 years?
ZIP 05738 premiums spanned $1,553 to $1,642 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,589. The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 05738 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05738 has an average premium of $1,590/yr compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309/yr. This ZIP is 22% above the state average, ranking #34 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.