ZIP 81090 · Baca County

Walsh, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81090, Walsh, Colorado.

15.4%
Loss ratio
1.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#266 of 418
Colorado rank

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Walsh, CO (ZIP 81090) runs $2,333/yr on average: the 85th percentile nationally and 31% above the U.S. average.

$2,333
Avg premium (2022)
+31%
vs U.S. average
+2.0%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,333/yr
+2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.00%
Avg severity: $11,984
Nonrenewal Rate
1.00%
-76.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81090 (Walsh, CO)

ZIP 81090 (Walsh, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,333 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations. That is 31% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 85th percentile nationally. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 10% below that figure, ranking #266 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Grand Lake (ZIP 80447) at $2,335, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 81090 shows a 15.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.00%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,984. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.00% in this ZIP, a drop of 76.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.0% through 2022, ranging $2,269 to $2,333 with a 5-year average of $2,299, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 81090 Compares

vs National Average
$2,333 vs $1,776
31% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,333 vs $2,591
10% below state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81090, 2018–2022

$2,260$2,280$2,300$2,320$2,340 20182019202020212022 $2,333
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81090.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,287 -
2019 $2,330 +1.9%
2020 $2,269 -2.6%
2021 $2,274 +0.2%
2022 $2,333 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,299
Premium Range
$2,269 - $2,333
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81090

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 81090?
At the 85th percentile nationally, #266 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 81090 (Walsh, CO) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,333 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Walsh, CO?
In ZIP 81090, insurers report a 15.4% loss ratio, a 3.00% claims frequency, and a 1.00% nonrenewal rate, the 85th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81090 compared to the national average?
ZIP 81090 premiums of $2,333/yr are 31% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 85th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81090?
Insurers decline to renew 1.00% of policies in ZIP 81090 in Colorado, a drop of 76.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81090 over 5 years?
ZIP 81090 premiums spanned $2,269 to $2,333 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,299. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 81090 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81090 runs 10% below the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $2,333/yr), ranking #266 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.