ZIP 59601 · Lewis and Clark County
Helena, MT Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59601, Helena, Montana.
- 24.6%
- Loss ratio
- 0.43%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #109 of 167
- Montana rank
- 81
- Policies
The verdict
Helena, MT (ZIP 59601) averages $1,715/yr for homeowners insurance, 3% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally.
- $1,715
- Avg premium (2022)
- -3%
- vs U.S. average
- +7.3%
- since 2018
- 61st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 59601 (Helena, MT)
ZIP 59601 (Helena, MT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,715 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 81 reported policies. That is 3% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 61st percentile nationally. Against Montana's average of $1,945, ZIP 59601 is 12% below, ranking #109 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Vaughn (ZIP 59487) at $1,713, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 59601 shows a 24.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.43% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,547. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.43%, a drop of 32.5% 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 59601 have risen by 7.3%, ranging from $1,597 to $1,715 with a five-year average of $1,638, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 59601 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 59601, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,597 | - |
| 2019 | $1,612 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | $1,604 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | $1,661 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $1,715 | +3.2% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 59601
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 59601 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- Montana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Montana 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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