ZIP 80226 · Jefferson County

Denver, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 80226, Denver, Colorado.

32.0%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#208 of 418
Colorado rank
1,483
Policies

The verdict

Denver, CO (ZIP 80226) averages $2,539/yr for homeowners insurance, 43% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally.

$2,539
Avg premium (2022)
+43%
vs U.S. average
+22.4%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,539/yr
+22.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.75%
Avg severity: $17,120
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
-22.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 80226 (Denver, CO)

Homeowners in ZIP 80226 (Denver, CO) pay an average of $2,539 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,483 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 80226 in the 90th percentile, 43% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 2% below that figure, ranking #208 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Las Animas (ZIP 81054) at $2,538, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.75% of policies in ZIP 80226 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,120. Insurers decline to renew 0.92% of policies in ZIP 80226 at expiration, a drop of 22.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 80226 costs have risen 22.4% since 2018, from a low of $2,074 to a high of $2,539, an annualized rate of +5.2% 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 80226 Compares

vs National Average
$2,539 vs $1,776
43% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,539 vs $2,591
2% below state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 80226, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,539
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 80226.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,074 -
2019 $2,158 +4.0%
2020 $2,272 +5.2%
2021 $2,380 +4.8%
2022 $2,539 +6.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,285
Premium Range
$2,074 - $2,539
Annual Change Rate
+5.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 80226

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

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 80226?
At the 90th percentile nationally, #208 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 80226 (Denver, CO) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,539 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +22.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Denver, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 80226: a claims frequency of 4.75%, a loss ratio of 32.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.92%, placing this ZIP in the 90th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 80226 compared to the national average?
At $2,539/yr, ZIP 80226 runs 43% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 90th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80226?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80226 is 0.92%, a drop of 22.2% over the past 5 years in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 80226 over 5 years?
ZIP 80226 premiums spanned $2,074 to $2,539 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,285. The annualized change rate is +5.2% per year.
How does ZIP 80226 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 80226 has an average premium of $2,539/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average, ranking #208 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.