ZIP 80526 · Larimer County

Fort Collins, CO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 80526, Fort Collins, Colorado averages $2,239/yr.

18.5%
Loss ratio
0.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#290 of 418
Colorado rank
447
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Fort Collins, CO sits #4,381 nationally on average premium ($2,239) versus #14,867 on nonrenewal rate (0.68%).

$2,239
Avg premium (2022)
#4,381
of 25,593 on premium
#14,867
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
83rd
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
36/100
80526 - Fort Collins, 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
$2,239/yr
Avg premium, 17th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
90.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
71.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 80526's premium sits nationally

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

$2,239 Higher than most more expensive than 83% 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 80526. 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 80526; 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 80526 · Fort Collins (this ZIP) $2,239/yr · 0.68%
  • 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 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)
$2,239/yr
Above-median premium
+29.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.97%
Avg severity: $13,960
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-19.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 80526 (Fort Collins, CO)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 80526 (Fort Collins, CO) runs $2,239 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 447 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 80526 in the 83rd percentile, 26% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 80526 is 14% below, ranking #290 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Colorado Springs (ZIP 80910) at $2,238, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 80526 is 18.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.97% of policies in ZIP 80526 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,960. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.68% in this ZIP, a drop of 19.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 80526 have risen by 29.4%, ranging from $1,730 to $2,239 with a five-year average of $1,959, an annualized rate of +6.7% per year.

Larimer County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 90.1 (Relatively Moderate), 90th percentile nationally and #7 of 64 Colorado counties - 122% above the state mean of 40.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 71.3. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 80526 Compares

vs National Average
$2,239 vs $1,776
26% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,239 vs $2,591
14% below state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 80526, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,239
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 80526.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,730 -
2019 $1,810 +4.6%
2020 $1,945 +7.5%
2021 $2,074 +6.6%
2022 $2,239 +8.0%

Premium acceleration in ZIP 80526, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,959
Premium Range
$1,730 - $2,239
Annual Change Rate
+6.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Larimer County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 80526 via FIPS 08069. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
90.1
Relatively Moderate · 90th national percentile
In-state county rank
#7
of 64 Colorado counties · state mean 40.7
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $16,465,999

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 71.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Colorado for ZIP 80526

Cross-state peers for ZIP 80526: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Colorado. County hazard context (Larimer, NRI 90.1) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,239/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.68% 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 80526?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 80526 (Fort Collins, CO): $2,239/year as of 2022, the 83rd national percentile, #290 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +29.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Collins, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 80526: a claims frequency of 2.97%, a loss ratio of 18.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.68%, placing this ZIP in the 83rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 80526 compared to the national average?
ZIP 80526 premiums of $2,239/yr are 26% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 83rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80526?
ZIP 80526 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.68% in Colorado, a drop of 19.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 80526 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 80526 have ranged from $1,730 to $2,239, with a 5-year average of $1,959. The annualized change rate is +6.7% per year.
How does ZIP 80526 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 80526 has an average premium of $2,239/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average, ranking #290 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 80526?
County NRI 90.1 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 80526 via Larimer County FIPS 08069. In-state rank #7 of 64; national percentile 90th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 80526

This ZIP's premiums run at the 83rd 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.