ZIP 05862 · Caledonia County

Peacham, VT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05862, Peacham, Vermont.

1.1%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#90 of 241
Vermont rank
5
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 05862 (Peacham, VT) homeowners insurance averages $1,263/yr, 28th percentile nationally, 29% below the U.S. norm.

$1,263
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
-13.8%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,263/yr
-13.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.43%
Avg severity: $3,359
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
-35.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 05862 (Peacham, VT)

Homeowners in ZIP 05862 (Peacham, VT) pay an average of $1,263 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 29% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally. Against Vermont's average of $1,309, ZIP 05862 is 4% below, ranking #90 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is Middlebury (ZIP 05753) at $1,263, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 05862 is 1.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 0.43% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,359. 0.85% of ZIP 05862 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 35.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 05862 have fallen by 13.8%, ranging from $1,260 to $1,466 with a five-year average of $1,303, an annualized rate of -3.7% 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 05862 Compares

vs National Average
$1,263 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Vermont Average
$1,263 vs $1,309
4% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 05862, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,263
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 05862.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,466 -
2019 $1,260 -14.0%
2020 $1,261 +0.1%
2021 $1,265 +0.3%
2022 $1,263 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,303
Premium Range
$1,260 - $1,466
Annual Change Rate
-3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 05862

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

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 05862?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 05862 (Peacham, VT) averages $1,263 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 28th percentile, #90 of 241 ZIPs in Vermont. Premiums have changed -13.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Peacham, VT?
In ZIP 05862, insurers report a 1.1% loss ratio, a 0.43% claims frequency, and a 0.85% nonrenewal rate, the 28th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 05862 compared to the national average?
At $1,263/yr, ZIP 05862 runs 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05862?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 05862 is 0.85%, a drop of 35.6% over the past 5 years in Vermont.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 05862 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 05862 runs $1,260-$1,466 (5-year average $1,303). The annualized change rate is -3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 05862 compare to the Vermont state average?
The Vermont state average is $1,309/yr; ZIP 05862 averages $1,263/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #90 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.