ZIP 81089 · Huerfano County

Walsenburg, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81089, Walsenburg, Colorado.

29.7%
Loss ratio
1.04%
Nonrenewal rate
#300 of 418
Colorado rank
2
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 81089 (Walsenburg, CO) homeowners insurance averages $2,163/yr, 81st percentile nationally, 22% above the U.S. norm.

$2,163
Avg premium (2022)
+22%
vs U.S. average
+15.0%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,163/yr
+15.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.76%
Avg severity: $8,293
Nonrenewal Rate
1.04%
+15.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81089 (Walsenburg, CO)

Homeowners in ZIP 81089 (Walsenburg, CO) pay an average of $2,163 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 81089 comes in 22% above, the 81st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 81089 is 17% below, ranking #300 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Ridgway (ZIP 81432) at $2,171, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 29.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 81089. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,293. Insurers decline to renew 1.04% of policies in ZIP 81089 at expiration, a rise of 15.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 81089 costs have risen 15.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,881 to a high of $2,163, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 81089 Compares

vs National Average
$2,163 vs $1,776
22% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,163 vs $2,591
17% below state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81089, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,163
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81089.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,881 -
2019 $1,960 +4.2%
2020 $1,934 -1.3%
2021 $2,042 +5.6%
2022 $2,163 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,996
Premium Range
$1,881 - $2,163
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81089

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

  • Compare ZIP 81089 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Colorado's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 81089?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 81089 (Walsenburg, CO): $2,163/year as of 2022, the 81st national percentile, #300 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +15.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Walsenburg, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 81089: claims frequency (7.76%), loss ratio (29.7%), and nonrenewal rate (1.04%), together placing this ZIP at the 81st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81089 compared to the national average?
At $2,163/yr, ZIP 81089 runs 22% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81089?
Insurers decline to renew 1.04% of policies in ZIP 81089 in Colorado, a rise of 15.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81089 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 81089 have ranged from $1,881 to $2,163, with a 5-year average of $1,996. The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 81089 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81089 has an average premium of $2,163/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average, ranking #300 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.