ZIP 80203 · Denver County

Denver, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 80203, Denver, Colorado.

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

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Denver, CO (ZIP 80203) runs $3,201/yr on average: the 96th percentile nationally and 80% above the U.S. average.

$3,201
Avg premium (2022)
+80%
vs U.S. average
+14.4%
since 2018
96th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,201/yr
+14.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.97%
Avg severity: $20,818
Nonrenewal Rate
1.02%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 80203

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 80203 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Colorado compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 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.

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.