ZIP 80234 · Adams County

Denver, CO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 80234, Denver, Colorado averages $2,866/yr.

30.9%
Loss ratio
0.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#123 of 418
Colorado rank
1,408
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 80234 (Denver, CO) is #1,633 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #13,519 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,866
Avg premium (2022)
#1,633
of 25,593 on premium
#13,519
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
94th
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
26/100
80234 - 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
$2,866/yr
Avg premium, 6th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
91.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
46.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 80234's premium sits nationally

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

$2,866 Higher than most more expensive than 94% 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 80234. 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 80234; 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 50 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 80234 · Denver (this ZIP) $2,866/yr · 0.76%
  • 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 $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)
$2,866/yr
Above-median premium
+24.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.9%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.10%
Avg severity: $17,399
Nonrenewal Rate
0.76%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-41.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 80234 (Denver, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 80234 (Denver, CO) at $2,866 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,408 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 80234 comes in 61% above, the 94th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Colorado homeowners pay $2,591 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (above), ranking #123 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Cascade (ZIP 80809) at $2,859, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 30.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 80234. 5.10% of policies in ZIP 80234 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,399. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.76% in this ZIP, a drop of 41.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 80234 have risen by 24.5%, ranging from $2,302 to $2,866 with a five-year average of $2,545, an annualized rate of +5.6% per year.

FEMA NRI places Adams County in the upper risk band at 91.2 (Relatively Moderate): national 91st percentile, #5/64 inside Colorado, and 124% above the 40.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hail. Social Vulnerability Index 12.2 · Community Resilience 46.1. 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 80234 Compares

vs National Average
$2,866 vs $1,776
61% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,866 vs $2,591
11% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 80234, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,866
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 80234.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,302 -
2019 $2,416 +4.9%
2020 $2,496 +3.3%
2021 $2,646 +6.0%
2022 $2,866 +8.3%

2018-2022: premiums climbing +5.6%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,545
Premium Range
$2,302 - $2,866
Annual Change Rate
+5.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Adams County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 80234 via FIPS 08001. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
91.2
Relatively Moderate · 91st national percentile
In-state county rank
#5
of 64 Colorado counties · state mean 40.7
Top mapped hazard
Hail
Expected annual loss $44,493,445

Social Vulnerability Index 12.2 · Community Resilience 46.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Adams County)

ZIP 80234's county NRI is 91.2 (Relatively Moderate). 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 ($2,866/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.76% 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 80234?
At the 94th percentile nationally, #123 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 80234 (Denver, CO) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,866 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +24.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Denver, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 80234: claims frequency (5.10%), loss ratio (30.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.76%), together placing this ZIP at the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 80234 compared to the national average?
At $2,866/yr, ZIP 80234 runs 61% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80234?
ZIP 80234 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.76% in Colorado, a drop of 41.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 80234 over 5 years?
ZIP 80234 premiums spanned $2,302 to $2,866 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,545. The annualized change rate is +5.6% per year.
How does ZIP 80234 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 80234 runs 11% above the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $2,866/yr), ranking #123 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 80234?
County NRI 91.2 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 80234 via Adams County FIPS 08001. In-state rank #5 of 64; national percentile 91st; hazard Hail.

What to do with ZIP 80234

This ZIP's premiums run at the 94th 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.