ZIP 80521 · Larimer County

Fort Collins, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 80521, Fort Collins, Colorado.

23.0%
Loss ratio
0.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#310 of 418
Colorado rank
908
Policies

The verdict

At $2,094/yr, Fort Collins, CO (ZIP 80521) sits in the 79th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 18% above the U.S. average.

$2,094
Avg premium (2022)
+18%
vs U.S. average
+29.9%
since 2018
79th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,094/yr
+29.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.83%
Avg severity: $12,591
Nonrenewal Rate
0.73%
-11.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 80521 (Fort Collins, CO)

ZIP 80521 (Fort Collins, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,094 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 908 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 18% above that mark and lands in the 79th national percentile. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 19% below that figure, ranking #310 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Empire (ZIP 80438) at $2,094, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 23.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 80521. About 3.83% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,591. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.73%, a drop of 11.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 29.9% through 2022, ranging $1,612 to $2,094 with a 5-year average of $1,841, an annualized rate of +6.8% 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 80521 Compares

vs National Average
$2,094 vs $1,776
18% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,094 vs $2,591
19% below state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 80521, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,094
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 80521.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,612 -
2019 $1,697 +5.2%
2020 $1,839 +8.4%
2021 $1,961 +6.6%
2022 $2,094 +6.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,841
Premium Range
$1,612 - $2,094
Annual Change Rate
+6.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 80521

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 80521?
ZIP 80521 (Fort Collins, CO) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,094 per year as of 2022 (79th percentile, #310 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado). Premiums have changed +29.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Collins, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 80521: a claims frequency of 3.83%, a loss ratio of 23.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.73%, placing this ZIP in the 79th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 80521 compared to the national average?
ZIP 80521 premiums of $2,094/yr are 18% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 79th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80521?
Insurers decline to renew 0.73% of policies in ZIP 80521 in Colorado, a drop of 11.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 80521 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 80521 runs $1,612-$2,094 (5-year average $1,841). The annualized change rate is +6.8% per year.
How does ZIP 80521 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 80521 runs 19% below the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $2,094/yr), ranking #310 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.

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