ZIP 05776 · Bennington County

West Rupert, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05776, West Rupert, Vermont.

0.8%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#26 of 241
Vermont rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $1,681/yr, West Rupert, VT (ZIP 05776) sits in the 59th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,681
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+7.1%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,681/yr
+7.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
0.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.13%
Avg severity: $622
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
-51.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05776 (West Rupert, VT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 05776 (West Rupert, VT) runs $1,681 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 5% below that mark and lands in the 59th national percentile. The Vermont statewide average is $1,309 per year; this ZIP sits 28% above that figure, ranking #26 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Pittsfield (ZIP 05762) at $1,674, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 0.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.13% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $622. Insurers decline to renew 1.06% of policies in ZIP 05776 at expiration, a drop of 51.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.1% through 2022, ranging $1,537 to $1,798 with a 5-year average of $1,647, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 05776 Compares

vs National Average
$1,681 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,681 vs $1,309
28% above state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05776, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,681
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05776.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,569 -
2019 $1,537 -2.0%
2020 $1,650 +7.4%
2021 $1,798 +9.0%
2022 $1,681 -6.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,647
Premium Range
$1,537 - $1,798
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05776

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

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 05776?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 05776 (West Rupert, VT) averages $1,681 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 59th percentile, #26 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont. Premiums have changed +7.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Rupert, VT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 05776: claims frequency (2.13%), loss ratio (0.8%), and nonrenewal rate (1.06%), together placing this ZIP at the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05776 compared to the national average?
ZIP 05776 premiums of $1,681/yr are 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05776?
Insurers decline to renew 1.06% of policies in ZIP 05776 in Vermont, a drop of 51.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05776 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 05776 runs $1,537-$1,798 (5-year average $1,647). The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 05776 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05776 has an average premium of $1,681/yr compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309/yr. This ZIP is 28% above the state average, ranking #26 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.