ZIP 05843 · Caledonia County

Hardwick, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05843, Hardwick, Vermont.

5.2%
Loss ratio
2.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#203 of 241
Vermont rank
27
Policies

The verdict

Hardwick, VT (ZIP 05843) averages $1,080/yr for homeowners insurance, 39% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally.

$1,080
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+4.4%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,080/yr
+4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.66%
Avg severity: $3,414
Nonrenewal Rate
2.03%
+19.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05843 (Hardwick, VT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 05843 (Hardwick, VT) at $1,080 per year for 2022 across approximately 27 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally. Against Vermont's average of $1,309, ZIP 05843 is 17% below, ranking #203 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Huntington (ZIP 05462) at $1,080, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 05843 shows a 5.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.66%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,414. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.03%, a rise of 19.1% 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 risen by 4.4% through 2022, ranging $1,035 to $1,084 with a 5-year average of $1,066, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 05843 Compares

vs National Average
$1,080 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,080 vs $1,309
17% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05843, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,080
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05843.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,035 -
2019 $1,063 +2.7%
2020 $1,066 +0.3%
2021 $1,084 +1.6%
2022 $1,080 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,066
Premium Range
$1,035 - $1,084
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05843

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 05843 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Vermont's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 05843?
ZIP 05843 (Hardwick, VT) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 13th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,080 per year, #203 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont. Premiums have changed +4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hardwick, VT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 05843: claims frequency (1.66%), loss ratio (5.2%), and nonrenewal rate (2.03%), together placing this ZIP at the 13th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05843 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 05843 lands in the 13th percentile: its $1,080/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05843?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05843 is 2.03%, a rise of 19.1% over the past 5 years in Vermont.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05843 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 05843 have ranged from $1,035 to $1,084, with a 5-year average of $1,066. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 05843 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05843 has an average premium of $1,080/yr compared to the Vermont state average of $1,309/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average, ranking #203 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.