ZIP 80425 · Jefferson County

Buffalo Creek, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 80425, Buffalo Creek, Colorado.

37.3%
Loss ratio
0.97%
Nonrenewal rate
#118 of 418
Colorado rank
1
Policies

The verdict

At $2,908/yr, Buffalo Creek, CO (ZIP 80425) sits in the 94th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 64% above the U.S. average.

$2,908
Avg premium (2022)
+64%
vs U.S. average
+21.5%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,908/yr
+21.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.88%
Avg severity: $27,916
Nonrenewal Rate
0.97%
-75.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 80425 (Buffalo Creek, CO)

Homeowners in ZIP 80425 (Buffalo Creek, CO) pay an average of $2,908 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 64% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 94th percentile nationally. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 80425 is 12% above, ranking #118 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Littleton (ZIP 80120) at $2,913, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 37.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 80425. 3.88% of policies in ZIP 80425 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,916. Insurers decline to renew 0.97% of policies in ZIP 80425 at expiration, a drop of 75.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 80425 have risen by 21.5%, ranging from $2,359 to $2,908 with a five-year average of $2,570, an annualized rate of +5.0% 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 80425 Compares

vs National Average
$2,908 vs $1,776
64% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,908 vs $2,591
12% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 80425, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,908
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 80425.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,395 -
2019 $2,359 -1.5%
2020 $2,542 +7.7%
2021 $2,644 +4.0%
2022 $2,908 +10.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,570
Premium Range
$2,359 - $2,908
Annual Change Rate
+5.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 80425

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 80425?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 80425 (Buffalo Creek, CO): $2,908/year as of 2022, the 94th national percentile, #118 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +21.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buffalo Creek, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 80425: claims frequency (3.88%), loss ratio (37.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.97%), together placing this ZIP at the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 80425 compared to the national average?
ZIP 80425 premiums of $2,908/yr are 64% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80425?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80425 is 0.97%, a drop of 75.1% over the past 5 years in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 80425 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 80425 have ranged from $2,359 to $2,908, with a 5-year average of $2,570. The annualized change rate is +5.0% per year.
How does ZIP 80425 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 80425 averages $2,908/yr, 12% above that figure, ranking #118 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.