ZIP 05820 · Orleans County

Albany, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05820, Albany, Vermont.

18.1%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#143 of 241
Vermont rank
10
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 05820 (Albany, VT) homeowners insurance averages $1,169/yr, 21st percentile nationally, 34% below the U.S. norm.

$1,169
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+3.8%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,169/yr
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.63%
Avg severity: $8,027
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
-52.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05820 (Albany, VT)

ZIP 05820 (Albany, VT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,169 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 10 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 34% below that mark and lands in the 21st national percentile. Vermont homeowners pay $1,309 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #143 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Eden Mills (ZIP 05653) at $1,170, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 18.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 05820. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.63%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,027. Insurers decline to renew 0.66% of policies in ZIP 05820 at expiration, a drop of 52.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 05820 costs have risen 3.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,126 to a high of $1,270, 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 05820 Compares

vs National Average
$1,169 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,169 vs $1,309
11% below state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05820, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,169
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05820.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,126 -
2019 $1,209 +7.4%
2020 $1,207 -0.1%
2021 $1,270 +5.2%
2022 $1,169 -8.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,196
Premium Range
$1,126 - $1,270
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05820

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

  • Put ZIP 05820 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 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 05820?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 05820 (Albany, VT) averages $1,169 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 21st percentile, #143 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont. Premiums have changed +3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Albany, VT?
In ZIP 05820, insurers report a 18.1% loss ratio, a 2.63% claims frequency, and a 0.66% nonrenewal rate, the 21st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05820 compared to the national average?
At $1,169/yr, ZIP 05820 runs 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 21st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05820?
Insurers decline to renew 0.66% of policies in ZIP 05820 in Vermont, a drop of 52.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05820 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 05820 have ranged from $1,126 to $1,270, with a 5-year average of $1,196. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 05820 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05820 has an average premium of $1,169/yr compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #143 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.