ZIP 80026 · Boulder County

Lafayette, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 80026, Lafayette, Colorado.

15.9%
Loss ratio
1.19%
Nonrenewal rate
#131 of 418
Colorado rank
458
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lafayette, CO (ZIP 80026) runs $2,835/yr on average: the 93rd percentile nationally and 60% above the U.S. average.

$2,835
Avg premium (2022)
+60%
vs U.S. average
+29.1%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,835/yr
+29.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.84%
Avg severity: $11,750
Nonrenewal Rate
1.19%
+43.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 80026 (Lafayette, CO)

ZIP 80026 (Lafayette, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,835 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 458 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 80026 in the 93rd percentile, 60% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 80026 is 9% above, ranking #131 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Manitou Springs (ZIP 80829) at $2,837, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 15.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 80026. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.84%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,750. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.19%, a rise of 43.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 29.1% through 2022, ranging $2,197 to $2,835 with a 5-year average of $2,455, an annualized rate of +6.6% 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 80026 Compares

vs National Average
$2,835 vs $1,776
60% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,835 vs $2,591
9% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 80026, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,835
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 80026.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,197 -
2019 $2,284 +4.0%
2020 $2,421 +6.0%
2021 $2,538 +4.8%
2022 $2,835 +11.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,455
Premium Range
$2,197 - $2,835
Annual Change Rate
+6.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 80026

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 80026 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Colorado's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Colorado 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 80026?
At the 93rd percentile nationally, #131 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 80026 (Lafayette, CO) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,835 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +29.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lafayette, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 80026: claims frequency (3.84%), loss ratio (15.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.19%), together placing this ZIP at the 93rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 80026 compared to the national average?
At $2,835/yr, ZIP 80026 runs 60% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 93rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80026?
Insurers decline to renew 1.19% of policies in ZIP 80026 in Colorado, a rise of 43.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 80026 over 5 years?
ZIP 80026 premiums spanned $2,197 to $2,835 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,455. The annualized change rate is +6.6% per year.
How does ZIP 80026 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 80026 has an average premium of $2,835/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 9% above the state average, ranking #131 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado 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.