ZIP 80540 · Boulder County

Lyons, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 80540, Lyons, Colorado.

19.8%
Loss ratio
1.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#129 of 418
Colorado rank
10
Policies

The verdict

At $2,843/yr, Lyons, CO (ZIP 80540) sits in the 93rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 60% above the U.S. average.

$2,843
Avg premium (2022)
+60%
vs U.S. average
+39.6%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,843/yr
+39.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.49%
Avg severity: $16,140
Nonrenewal Rate
1.03%
+0.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 80540 (Lyons, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 80540 (Lyons, CO) at $2,843 per year for 2022 across approximately 10 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 60% above that mark and lands in the 93rd national percentile. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 80540 is 10% above, ranking #129 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Rush (ZIP 80833) at $2,847, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 80540 shows a 19.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.49% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,140. Insurers decline to renew 1.03% of policies in ZIP 80540 at expiration, a rise of 0.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 80540 premiums risen 39.6%, spanning $2,037 to $2,843 (five-year average: $2,367), an annualized rate of +8.7% 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 80540 Compares

vs National Average
$2,843 vs $1,776
60% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,843 vs $2,591
10% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 80540, 2018–2022

$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,843
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 80540.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,037 -
2019 $2,119 +4.0%
2020 $2,312 +9.2%
2021 $2,521 +9.0%
2022 $2,843 +12.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,367
Premium Range
$2,037 - $2,843
Annual Change Rate
+8.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 80540

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 80540?
At the 93rd percentile nationally, #129 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 80540 (Lyons, CO) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,843 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +39.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lyons, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 80540: claims frequency (3.49%), loss ratio (19.8%), and nonrenewal rate (1.03%), together placing this ZIP at the 93rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 80540 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 80540 lands in the 93rd percentile: its $2,843/yr average is 60% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80540?
Insurers decline to renew 1.03% of policies in ZIP 80540 in Colorado, a rise of 0.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 80540 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 80540 have ranged from $2,037 to $2,843, with a 5-year average of $2,367. The annualized change rate is +8.7% per year.
How does ZIP 80540 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 80540 averages $2,843/yr, 10% above that figure, ranking #129 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.