ZIP 05855 · Orleans County

Newport, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05855, Newport, Vermont.

19.1%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#233 of 241
Vermont rank
49
Policies

The verdict

At $986/yr, Newport, VT (ZIP 05855) sits in the 7th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 44% below the U.S. average.

$986
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+0.4%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$986/yr
+0.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.95%
Avg severity: $9,652
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
-68.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05855 (Newport, VT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 05855 (Newport, VT) runs $986 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 49 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 44% below that mark and lands in the 7th national percentile. The Vermont statewide average is $1,309 per year; this ZIP sits 25% below that figure, ranking #233 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is East Haven (ZIP 05837) at $988, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 05855 is 19.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.95% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,652. Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 05855 at expiration, a drop of 68.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 05855 costs have risen 0.4% since 2018, from a low of $968 to a high of $993, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 05855 Compares

vs National Average
$986 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$986 vs $1,309
25% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05855, 2018–2022

$960$970$980$990$1,000 20182019202020212022 $986
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05855.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $982 -
2019 $968 -1.4%
2020 $993 +2.5%
2021 $986 -0.7%
2022 $986 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$983
Premium Range
$968 - $993
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05855

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

  • Put ZIP 05855 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 05855?
At just the 7th national percentile, #233 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont, homeowners in ZIP 05855 (Newport, VT) pay a comparatively low $986 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newport, VT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 05855: a claims frequency of 1.95%, a loss ratio of 19.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.65%, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05855 compared to the national average?
At $986/yr, ZIP 05855 runs 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05855?
Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 05855 in Vermont, a drop of 68.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05855 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 05855 runs $968-$993 (5-year average $983). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 05855 compare to the Vermont state average?
ZIP 05855 runs 25% below the Vermont state average ($1,309/yr vs this ZIP's $986/yr), ranking #233 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.