ZIP 80526 Insurance Data

Fort Collins, Colorado · Larimer County · 447 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,239/yr
+29.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.97%
Avg severity: $13,960
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
-19.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 80526 (Fort Collins, CO)

ZIP 80526 (Fort Collins, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,239 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 447 reported policies. That is 26% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 83th percentile nationally. Compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591, this ZIP runs 14% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 80526 is 18.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.97%, 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. 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

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

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 80526?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 80526 (Fort Collins, CO) is $2,239 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +29.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Collins, CO?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.97% in this ZIP), loss ratio (18.5%), and nonrenewal rates (0.68%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
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 83th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80526?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80526 is 0.68%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -19.7% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
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.

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