ZIP 80302 · Boulder County

Boulder, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 80302, Boulder, Colorado.

130.9%
Loss ratio
1.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#11 of 418
Colorado rank
125
Policies

The verdict

At $4,647/yr, Boulder, CO (ZIP 80302) sits in the 98th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 162% above the U.S. average.

$4,647
Avg premium (2022)
+162%
vs U.S. average
+38.1%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,647/yr
+38.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
130.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.81%
Avg severity: $77,909
Nonrenewal Rate
1.22%
+128.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 80302 (Boulder, CO)

Homeowners in ZIP 80302 (Boulder, CO) pay an average of $4,647 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 125 reported policies. That is 162% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally. Compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591, this ZIP runs 79% above, ranking #11 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Franktown (ZIP 80116) at $4,693, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 130.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 7.81% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $77,909. 1.22% of ZIP 80302 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 128.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 80302 premiums risen 38.1%, spanning $3,365 to $4,647 (five-year average: $3,899), an annualized rate of +8.4% 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 80302 Compares

vs National Average
$4,647 vs $1,776
162% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$4,647 vs $2,591
79% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 80302, 2018–2022

$3,000$3,500$4,000$4,500$5,000 20182019202020212022 $4,647
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 80302.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,365 -
2019 $3,547 +5.4%
2020 $3,760 +6.0%
2021 $4,177 +11.1%
2022 $4,647 +11.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,899
Premium Range
$3,365 - $4,647
Annual Change Rate
+8.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 80302

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

  • Put ZIP 80302 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Colorado's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Colorado overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 80302?
ZIP 80302 (Boulder, CO) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $4,647 per year as of 2022, in the 98th percentile nationally, #11 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +38.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Boulder, CO?
ZIP 80302 is running a loss ratio above 100% (130.9%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 7.81% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.22%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 80302 compared to the national average?
At $4,647/yr, ZIP 80302 runs 162% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80302?
Insurers decline to renew 1.22% of policies in ZIP 80302 in Colorado, a rise of 128.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 80302 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 80302 runs $3,365-$4,647 (5-year average $3,899). The annualized change rate is +8.4% per year.
How does ZIP 80302 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 80302 has an average premium of $4,647/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 79% above the state average, ranking #11 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.