ZIP 05847 · Orleans County

Lowell, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05847, Lowell, Vermont.

27.6%
Loss ratio
1.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#180 of 241
Vermont rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $1,127/yr, Lowell, VT (ZIP 05847) sits in the 17th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,127
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+6.0%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,127/yr
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.65%
Avg severity: $8,534
Nonrenewal Rate
1.56%
+27.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05847 (Lowell, VT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 05847 (Lowell, VT) runs $1,127 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 05847 comes in 37% below, the 17th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Vermont homeowners pay $1,309 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (below), ranking #180 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Sutton (ZIP 05867) at $1,127, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 05847 shows a 27.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.65% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,534. 1.56% of ZIP 05847 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 27.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 05847 costs have risen 6.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,063 to a high of $1,169, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 05847 Compares

vs National Average
$1,127 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,127 vs $1,309
14% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05847, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,127
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05847.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,063 -
2019 $1,079 +1.5%
2020 $1,169 +8.3%
2021 $1,142 -2.4%
2022 $1,127 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,116
Premium Range
$1,063 - $1,169
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05847

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

  • Compare ZIP 05847 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 05847?
At just the 17th national percentile, #180 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, homeowners in ZIP 05847 (Lowell, VT) pay a comparatively low $1,127 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lowell, VT?
In ZIP 05847, insurers report a 27.6% loss ratio, a 3.65% claims frequency, and a 1.56% nonrenewal rate, the 17th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05847 compared to the national average?
ZIP 05847 premiums of $1,127/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05847?
Insurers decline to renew 1.56% of policies in ZIP 05847 in Vermont, a rise of 27.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05847 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 05847 runs $1,063-$1,169 (5-year average $1,116). The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 05847 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05847 runs 14% below the Vermont state average ($1,309/yr vs this ZIP's $1,127/yr), ranking #180 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.