ZIP 81050 · Otero County

La Junta, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81050, La Junta, Colorado.

25.9%
Loss ratio
1.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#235 of 418
Colorado rank
7
Policies

The verdict

La Junta, CO (ZIP 81050) averages $2,442/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally.

$2,442
Avg premium (2022)
+38%
vs U.S. average
+12.1%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,442/yr
+12.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.89%
Avg severity: $10,741
Nonrenewal Rate
1.23%
-2.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81050 (La Junta, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 81050 (La Junta, CO) at $2,442 per year for 2022 across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 81050 comes in 38% above, the 88th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 81050 is 6% below, ranking #235 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Colorado Springs (ZIP 80911) at $2,440, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 81050 is 25.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.89%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,741. Insurers decline to renew 1.23% of policies in ZIP 81050 at expiration, a drop of 2.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 81050 premiums risen 12.1%, spanning $2,178 to $2,442 (five-year average: $2,279), an annualized rate of +2.9% 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 81050 Compares

vs National Average
$2,442 vs $1,776
38% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,442 vs $2,591
6% below state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81050, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,442
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81050.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,178 -
2019 $2,278 +4.6%
2020 $2,199 -3.5%
2021 $2,297 +4.5%
2022 $2,442 +6.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,279
Premium Range
$2,178 - $2,442
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81050

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 81050?
ZIP 81050 (La Junta, CO) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,442 per year as of 2022, in the 88th percentile nationally, #235 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +12.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in La Junta, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 81050: claims frequency (5.89%), loss ratio (25.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.23%), together placing this ZIP at the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81050 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 81050 lands in the 88th percentile: its $2,442/yr average is 38% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81050?
ZIP 81050 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.23% in Colorado, a drop of 2.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81050 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81050 runs $2,178-$2,442 (5-year average $2,279). The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 81050 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81050 runs 6% below the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $2,442/yr), ranking #235 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.