ZIP 80203 · Denver County

Denver, CO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 80203, Denver, Colorado averages $3,201/yr.

45.3%
Loss ratio
1.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#69 of 418
Colorado rank
6,778
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 80203 (Denver, CO) is #1,077 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #9,583 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$3,201
Avg premium (2022)
#1,077
of 25,593 on premium
#9,583
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
96th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
25/100
80203 - Denver, CO

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$3,201/yr
Avg premium, 4th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
68.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 80203's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$3,201 Higher than most more expensive than 96% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 80203. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Colorado, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 80203; crosshairs: Colorado averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$425.1$3415.6$6406.0$9396.4$12386.90.3%0.9%1.5%2.1%2.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 81501 · Grand Junction $969/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 81521 · Fruita $1,101/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 81410 · Austin $1,189/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 81525 · Mack $1,281/yr · 2.50%
  • ZIP 81419 · Hotchkiss $1,366/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 81140 · La Jara $1,483/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 81242 · Poncha Springs $1,534/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 81201 · Salida $1,639/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 80461 · Leadville $1,704/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 81133 · Fort Garland $1,782/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 81236 · Nathrop $1,931/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 81601 · Glenwood Springs $2,048/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 80019 · Aurora $2,101/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 81089 · Walsenburg $2,163/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 80910 · Colorado Springs $2,238/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 80444 · Georgetown $2,263/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 80620 · Evans $2,298/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 81090 · Walsh $2,333/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 80030 · Westminster $2,351/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 81058 · Manzanola $2,377/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 81092 · Wiley $2,427/yr · 2.34%
  • ZIP 80446 · Granby $2,463/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 80550 · Windsor $2,491/yr · 1.62%
  • ZIP 80033 · Wheat Ridge $2,518/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 81063 · Ordway $2,556/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 81025 · Boone $2,577/yr · 2.36%
  • ZIP 80422 · Black Hawk $2,621/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 80951 · Colorado Springs $2,654/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 80012 · Aurora $2,686/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 80212 · Denver $2,712/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 80031 · Westminster $2,746/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 80013 · Aurora $2,778/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 80211 · Denver $2,808/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 80833 · Rush $2,847/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 80478 · Tabernash $2,887/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 81023 · Beulah $2,933/yr · 2.57%
  • ZIP 80831 · Peyton $2,987/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 80470 · Pine $3,025/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 80807 · Burlington $3,086/yr · 2.19%
  • ZIP 80305 · Boulder $3,129/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 80203 · Denver (this ZIP) $3,201/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 80117 · Kiowa $3,261/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 80127 · Littleton $3,352/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 80433 · Conifer $3,433/yr · 1.70%
  • ZIP 80137 · Watkins $3,616/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 80121 · Littleton $3,868/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 80206 · Denver $4,109/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 81632 · Edwards $5,320/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 81611 · Aspen $11,843/yr · 0.54%
Avg Premium (2022)
$3,201/yr
Above-median premium
+14.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.3%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.97%
Avg severity: $20,818
Nonrenewal Rate
1.02%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+124.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 80203 (Denver, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 80203 (Denver, CO) at $3,201 per year for 2022 across approximately 6,778 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 80203 comes in 80% above, the 96th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 24% above that figure, ranking #69 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Denver (ZIP 80231) at $3,203, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 80203 shows a 45.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.97%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,818. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.02% in this ZIP, a rise of 124.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 80203 have risen by 14.4%, ranging from $2,797 to $3,201 with a five-year average of $2,987, an annualized rate of +3.4% per year.

FEMA NRI places Denver County in the upper risk band at 95.2 (Relatively High): national 95th percentile, #1/64 inside Colorado, and 134% above the 40.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hail. Social Vulnerability Index 17.8 · Community Resilience 68.5. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 80203 Compares

vs National Average
$3,201 vs $1,776
80% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$3,201 vs $2,591
24% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 80203, 2018–2022

$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000$3,100$3,200$3,300 20182019202020212022 $3,201
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 80203.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,797 -
2019 $2,936 +5.0%
2020 $2,986 +1.7%
2021 $3,014 +0.9%
2022 $3,201 +6.2%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 80203

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,987
Premium Range
$2,797 - $3,201
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Denver County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 80203 via FIPS 08031. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.2
Relatively High · 95th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 64 Colorado counties · state mean 40.7
Top mapped hazard
Hail
Expected annual loss $72,449,912

Social Vulnerability Index 17.8 · Community Resilience 68.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Very High
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Colorado NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Colorado for ZIP 80203

ZIP 80203's county NRI is 95.2 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Colorado containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($3,201/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.02% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 80203?
At the 96th percentile nationally, #69 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 80203 (Denver, CO) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,201 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +14.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Denver, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 80203: claims frequency (6.97%), loss ratio (45.3%), and nonrenewal rate (1.02%), together placing this ZIP at the 96th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 80203 compared to the national average?
ZIP 80203 premiums of $3,201/yr are 80% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 96th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80203?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80203 is 1.02%, a rise of 124.4% over the past 5 years in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 80203 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 80203 runs $2,797-$3,201 (5-year average $2,987). The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 80203 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 80203 runs 24% above the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $3,201/yr), ranking #69 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 80203?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 80203 (Denver) is 95.2 - #1/64 in Colorado, 95th national percentile, top hazard Hail. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 80203

This ZIP's premiums run at the 96th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.