ZIP 05819 · Caledonia County

Saint Johnsbury, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05819, Saint Johnsbury, Vermont.

66.1%
Loss ratio
0.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#212 of 241
Vermont rank
40
Policies

The verdict

Saint Johnsbury, VT (ZIP 05819) averages $1,057/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally.

$1,057
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
-0.9%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,057/yr
-0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.43%
Avg severity: $28,744
Nonrenewal Rate
0.81%
-61.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05819 (Saint Johnsbury, VT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 05819 (Saint Johnsbury, VT) at $1,057 per year for 2022 across approximately 40 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 05819 in the 12th percentile, 40% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Vermont's average of $1,309, ZIP 05819 is 19% below, ranking #212 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Lyndonville (ZIP 05851) at $1,057, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 05819 is 66.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.43% of policies in ZIP 05819 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,744. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.81%, a drop of 61.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 0.9% through 2022, ranging $1,057 to $1,072 with a 5-year average of $1,064, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 05819 Compares

vs National Average
$1,057 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,057 vs $1,309
19% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05819, 2018–2022

$1,055$1,060$1,065$1,070$1,075 20182019202020212022 $1,057
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05819.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,067 -
2019 $1,062 -0.5%
2020 $1,072 +1.0%
2021 $1,064 -0.8%
2022 $1,057 -0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,064
Premium Range
$1,057 - $1,072
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05819

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 05819?
ZIP 05819 (Saint Johnsbury, VT) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 12th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,057 per year, #212 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont. Premiums have changed -0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Johnsbury, VT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 05819: a claims frequency of 2.43%, a loss ratio of 66.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.81%, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05819 compared to the national average?
ZIP 05819 premiums of $1,057/yr are 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05819?
ZIP 05819 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.81% in Vermont, a drop of 61.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05819 over 5 years?
ZIP 05819 premiums spanned $1,057 to $1,072 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,064. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 05819 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05819 runs 19% below the Vermont state average ($1,309/yr vs this ZIP's $1,057/yr), ranking #212 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.