ZIP 81122 · La Plata County

Bayfield, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81122, Bayfield, Colorado.

39.5%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#352 of 418
Colorado rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Bayfield, CO (ZIP 81122) runs $1,649/yr on average: the 57th percentile nationally and 7% below the U.S. average.

$1,649
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+11.1%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,649/yr
+11.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.88%
Avg severity: $16,795
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
-18.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81122 (Bayfield, CO)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 81122 (Bayfield, CO) runs $1,649 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 7% below that mark and lands in the 57th national percentile. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 36% below that figure, ranking #352 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is San Luis (ZIP 81152) at $1,648, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 39.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 81122. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,795. Insurers decline to renew 0.92% of policies in ZIP 81122 at expiration, a drop of 18.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 81122 costs have risen 11.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,470 to a high of $1,649, 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 81122 Compares

vs National Average
$1,649 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,649 vs $2,591
36% below state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81122, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,649
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81122.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,484 -
2019 $1,470 -1.0%
2020 $1,518 +3.2%
2021 $1,558 +2.6%
2022 $1,649 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,536
Premium Range
$1,470 - $1,649
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81122

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 81122?
ZIP 81122 (Bayfield, CO) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,649 per year as of 2022 (57th percentile, #352 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado). Premiums have changed +11.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bayfield, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 81122: claims frequency (3.88%), loss ratio (39.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.92%), together placing this ZIP at the 57th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81122 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 81122 lands in the 57th percentile: its $1,649/yr average is 7% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81122?
ZIP 81122 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in Colorado, a drop of 18.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81122 over 5 years?
ZIP 81122 premiums spanned $1,470 to $1,649 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,536. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 81122 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81122 has an average premium of $1,649/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 36% below the state average, ranking #352 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.