ZIP 80526 · Larimer County

Fort Collins, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 80526, Fort Collins, Colorado.

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

The verdict

ZIP 80526 (Fort Collins, CO) homeowners insurance averages $2,239/yr, 83rd percentile nationally, 26% above the U.S. norm.

$2,239
Avg premium (2022)
+26%
vs U.S. average
+29.4%
since 2018
83rd
national percentile

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

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)

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.

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%

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)

What this means for ZIP 80526

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

  • Put ZIP 80526 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Colorado compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Colorado overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 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.

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.