ZIP 05903 · Essex County
Canaan, VT Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 05903, Canaan, Vermont.
- 82.9%
- Loss ratio
- 0.74%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #216 of 241
- Vermont rank
- 5
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Canaan, VT (ZIP 05903) runs $1,046/yr on average: the 11th percentile nationally and 41% below the U.S. average.
- $1,046
- Avg premium (2022)
- -41%
- vs U.S. average
- +2.0%
- since 2018
- 11th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 05903 (Canaan, VT)
Homeowners in ZIP 05903 (Canaan, VT) pay an average of $1,046 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 05903 comes in 41% below, the 11th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Vermont homeowners pay $1,309 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (below), ranking #216 of 241 tracked ZIPs in Vermont by premium. The closest-priced peer within Vermont is South Burlington (ZIP 05403) at $1,044, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 05903 is 82.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $77,979. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.74%, a drop of 37.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 05903 have risen by 2.0%, ranging from $1,003 to $1,046 with a five-year average of $1,025, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 05903 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 05903, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,025 | - |
| 2019 | $1,041 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | $1,008 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | $1,003 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | $1,046 | +4.2% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 05903
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 05903 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
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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