ZIP 81040 · Huerfano County

Gardner, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81040, Gardner, Colorado.

41.5%
Loss ratio
2.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#304 of 418
Colorado rank

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Gardner, CO (ZIP 81040) runs $2,138/yr on average: the 80th percentile nationally and 20% above the U.S. average.

$2,138
Avg premium (2022)
+20%
vs U.S. average
+0.6%
since 2018
80th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,138/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.38%
Avg severity: $16,467
Nonrenewal Rate
2.31%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81040 (Gardner, CO)

ZIP 81040 (Gardner, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,138 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 20% above that mark and lands in the 80th national percentile. Colorado homeowners pay $2,591 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 17% (below), ranking #304 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Cotopaxi (ZIP 81223) at $2,141, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 41.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 81040. 5.38% of policies in ZIP 81040 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,467. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.31%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 81040 costs have risen 0.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,984 to a high of $2,291, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 81040 Compares

vs National Average
$2,138 vs $1,776
20% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,138 vs $2,591
17% below state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81040, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,138
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81040.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,124 -
2019 $2,291 +7.8%
2020 $1,984 -13.4%
2021 $2,187 +10.2%
2022 $2,138 -2.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,145
Premium Range
$1,984 - $2,291
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81040

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

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 81040?
At the 80th percentile nationally, #304 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 81040 (Gardner, CO) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,138 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gardner, CO?
In ZIP 81040, insurers report a 41.5% loss ratio, a 5.38% claims frequency, and a 2.31% nonrenewal rate, the 80th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81040 compared to the national average?
ZIP 81040 premiums of $2,138/yr are 20% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 80th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81040?
ZIP 81040 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.31% in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81040 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81040 runs $1,984-$2,291 (5-year average $2,145). The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 81040 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81040 has an average premium of $2,138/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average, ranking #304 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.