ZIP 80026 Insurance Data

Lafayette, Colorado · Boulder County · 458 policies

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. That is 60% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 93th percentile nationally. Compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591, this ZIP runs 9% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 80026 is 15.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.84%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,750. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.19% in this ZIP, a rise of 43.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 80026 have risen by 29.1%, ranging from $2,197 to $2,835 with a five-year average of $2,455 — an annualized rate of +6.6% per year. 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

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)

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?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 80026 (Lafayette, CO) is $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?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.84% in this ZIP), loss ratio (15.9%), and nonrenewal rates (1.19%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 80026 compared to the national average?
ZIP 80026 premiums of $2,835/yr are 60% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 93th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80026?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80026 is 1.19%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +43.0% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 80026 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 80026 have ranged from $2,197 to $2,835, with 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.

Related

Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainInsure Editorial

Verify with HUD →  ·  Verify with FEMA →