ZIP 80542 · Weld County

Mead, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 80542, Mead, Colorado.

11.5%
Loss ratio
1.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#138 of 418
Colorado rank
156
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 80542 (Mead, CO) homeowners insurance averages $2,803/yr, 93rd percentile nationally, 58% above the U.S. norm.

$2,803
Avg premium (2022)
+58%
vs U.S. average
+23.9%
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)
$2,803/yr
+23.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.50%
Avg severity: $12,897
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%
+24.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 80542 (Mead, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 80542 (Mead, CO) at $2,803 per year for 2022 across approximately 156 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 80542 comes in 58% above, the 93rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 80542 is 8% above, ranking #138 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Wray (ZIP 80758) at $2,802, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 80542 is 11.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.50%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,897. 1.28% of ZIP 80542 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 24.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 80542 costs have risen 23.9% since 2018, from a low of $2,261 to a high of $2,803, an annualized rate of +5.5% 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 80542 Compares

vs National Average
$2,803 vs $1,776
58% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,803 vs $2,591
8% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 80542, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,803
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 80542.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,261 -
2019 $2,482 +9.8%
2020 $2,612 +5.2%
2021 $2,584 -1.1%
2022 $2,803 +8.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,548
Premium Range
$2,261 - $2,803
Annual Change Rate
+5.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 80542

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 80542 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 80542?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 80542 (Mead, CO): $2,803/year as of 2022, the 93rd national percentile, #138 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +23.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mead, CO?
In ZIP 80542, insurers report a 11.5% loss ratio, a 2.50% claims frequency, and a 1.28% nonrenewal rate, the 93rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 80542 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 80542 lands in the 93rd percentile: its $2,803/yr average is 58% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80542?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 80542 is 1.28%, a rise of 24.0% over the past 5 years in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 80542 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 80542 have ranged from $2,261 to $2,803, with a 5-year average of $2,548. The annualized change rate is +5.5% per year.
How does ZIP 80542 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 80542 has an average premium of $2,803/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 8% above the state average, ranking #138 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.