ZIP 81101 · Alamosa County

Alamosa, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81101, Alamosa, Colorado.

21.7%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#377 of 418
Colorado rank
13
Policies

The verdict

At $1,442/yr, Alamosa, CO (ZIP 81101) sits in the 42nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,442
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+11.2%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,442/yr
+11.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.59%
Avg severity: $8,707
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
+1.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81101 (Alamosa, CO)

ZIP 81101 (Alamosa, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,442 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 13 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 81101 in the 42nd percentile, 19% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 81101 is 44% below, ranking #377 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Glade Park (ZIP 81523) at $1,444, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 21.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,707. 0.85% of ZIP 81101 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 1.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 81101 premiums risen 11.2%, spanning $1,296 to $1,442 (five-year average: $1,359), an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 81101 Compares

vs National Average
$1,442 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,442 vs $2,591
44% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81101, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,442
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81101.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,296 -
2019 $1,331 +2.7%
2020 $1,363 +2.4%
2021 $1,361 -0.2%
2022 $1,442 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,359
Premium Range
$1,296 - $1,442
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81101

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 81101 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 81101?
ZIP 81101 (Alamosa, CO) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,442 per year as of 2022 (42nd percentile, #377 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado). Premiums have changed +11.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alamosa, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81101: a claims frequency of 3.59%, a loss ratio of 21.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.85%, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81101 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 81101 lands in the 42nd percentile: its $1,442/yr average is 19% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81101?
ZIP 81101 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.85% in Colorado, a rise of 1.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81101 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81101 runs $1,296-$1,442 (5-year average $1,359). The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 81101 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81101 averages $1,442/yr, 44% below that figure, ranking #377 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.