ZIP 05836 · Caledonia County

East Hardwick, VT Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 05836, East Hardwick, Vermont averages $1,135/yr.

4.9%
Loss ratio
#175 of 241
Vermont rank
14
Policies

The verdict

At $1,135/yr, East Hardwick, VT (ZIP 05836) sits in the 18th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 36% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,135
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-7.0%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B
PlainInsure Livability Score
74/100
05836 - East Hardwick, VT

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A-
$1,135/yr
Avg premium, 82nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B
30.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
70.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 05836's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,135 Among the lowest lower than 82% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,135/yr
Below-median premium
-7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.87%
Avg severity: $6,367
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05836 (East Hardwick, VT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 05836 (East Hardwick, VT) runs $1,135 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 14 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 05836 in the 18th percentile, 36% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Vermont statewide average is $1,309 per year; this ZIP sits 13% below that figure, ranking #175 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Barton (ZIP 05822) at $1,135, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 05836 shows a 4.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 0.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,367.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 05836 costs have fallen 7.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,131 to a high of $1,220, an annualized rate of -1.8% per year.

ZIP 05836 sits in Caledonia County, where FEMA's National Risk Index reads 30.2 - a lower-tercile score at the 30th national percentile (#8 of 14 Vermont counties). Top hazard: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 27.8 · Community Resilience 70.0.

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 05836 Compares

vs National Average
$1,135 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,135 vs $1,309
13% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05836, 2018–2022

$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,135
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05836.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,220 -
2019 $1,203 -1.4%
2020 $1,186 -1.4%
2021 $1,131 -4.7%
2022 $1,135 +0.4%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 05836

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,175
Premium Range
$1,131 - $1,220
Annual Change Rate
-1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Caledonia County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 05836 via FIPS 50005. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
30.2
Very Low · 30th national percentile
In-state county rank
#8
of 14 Vermont counties · state mean 36.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $1,060,094

Social Vulnerability Index 27.8 · Community Resilience 70.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Vermont NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Vermont for ZIP 05836

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 05836 in Caledonia County (NRI 30.2, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Vermont. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,135/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 05836?
At just the 18th national percentile, #175 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, homeowners in ZIP 05836 (East Hardwick, VT) pay a comparatively low $1,135 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in East Hardwick, VT?
In ZIP 05836, insurers report a 4.9% loss ratio, a 0.87% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05836 compared to the national average?
At $1,135/yr, ZIP 05836 runs 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05836?
ZIP 05836 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Vermont.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05836 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 05836 have ranged from $1,131 to $1,220, with a 5-year average of $1,175. The annualized change rate is -1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 05836 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05836 runs 13% below the Vermont state average ($1,309/yr vs this ZIP's $1,135/yr), ranking #175 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 05836?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 05836 (Caledonia) is 30.2 - #8/14 in Vermont, 30th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 05836

This ZIP's premiums run at the 18th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.