ZIP 81039 · Otero County
Fowler, CO Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81039, Fowler, Colorado.
- 18.6%
- Loss ratio
- 2.65%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #253 of 418
- Colorado rank
- 1
- Policies
The verdict
At $2,370/yr, Fowler, CO (ZIP 81039) sits in the 86th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 33% above the U.S. average.
- $2,370
- Avg premium (2022)
- +33%
- vs U.S. average
- +10.7%
- since 2018
- 86th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 81039 (Fowler, CO)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 81039 (Fowler, CO) runs $2,370 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 81039 comes in 33% above, the 86th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #253 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Denver (ZIP 80214) at $2,372, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 18.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 81039. About 3.82% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,550. Insurers decline to renew 2.65% of policies in ZIP 81039 at expiration, a rise of 487.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 81039 costs have risen 10.7% since 2018, from a low of $2,107 to a high of $2,370, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 81039 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 81039, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,141 | - |
| 2019 | $2,145 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | $2,107 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | $2,203 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $2,370 | +7.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 81039
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Put ZIP 81039 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
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