ZIP 59801 · Missoula County

Missoula, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59801, Missoula, Montana.

39.8%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#164 of 167
Montana rank
1,755
Policies

The verdict

At $1,271/yr, Missoula, MT (ZIP 59801) sits in the 29th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,271
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+10.1%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,271/yr
+10.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.34%
Avg severity: $21,583
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
+54.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59801 (Missoula, MT)

Homeowners in ZIP 59801 (Missoula, MT) pay an average of $1,271 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,755 reported policies. That is 28% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally. Compared to the Montana state average of $1,945, this ZIP runs 35% below, ranking #164 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Lima (ZIP 59739) at $1,267, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 59801 shows a 39.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.34%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,583. 0.60% of ZIP 59801 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 54.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 59801 costs have risen 10.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,154 to a high of $1,271, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 59801 Compares

vs National Average
$1,271 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,271 vs $1,945
35% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59801, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,271
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59801.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,154 -
2019 $1,168 +1.2%
2020 $1,183 +1.3%
2021 $1,228 +3.7%
2022 $1,271 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,201
Premium Range
$1,154 - $1,271
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59801

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

  • Compare ZIP 59801 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Montana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Montana 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 59801?
At the 29th percentile nationally, #164 of 167 ZIPs in Montana, ZIP 59801 (Missoula, MT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,271 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Missoula, MT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 59801: claims frequency (2.34%), loss ratio (39.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.60%), together placing this ZIP at the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59801 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 59801 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,271/yr average is 28% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59801?
ZIP 59801 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.60% in Montana, a rise of 54.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59801 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 59801 have ranged from $1,154 to $1,271, with a 5-year average of $1,201. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 59801 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59801 has an average premium of $1,271/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 35% below the state average, ranking #164 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana 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.