ZIP 81133 · Costilla County

Fort Garland, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81133, Fort Garland, Colorado.

27.4%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#338 of 418
Colorado rank

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Fort Garland, CO (ZIP 81133) runs $1,782/yr on average: the 65th percentile nationally and 0% above the U.S. average.

$1,782
Avg premium (2022)
+0%
vs U.S. average
+6.3%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,782/yr
+6.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.14%
Avg severity: $11,781
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
-6.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81133 (Fort Garland, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 81133 (Fort Garland, CO) at $1,782 per year for 2022. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 81133 comes in 0% above, the 65th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Colorado homeowners pay $2,591 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 31% (below), ranking #338 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Mesa (ZIP 81643) at $1,797, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 27.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 81133. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,781. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.15%, a drop of 6.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.3% through 2022, ranging $1,676 to $1,782 with a 5-year average of $1,733, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 81133 Compares

vs National Average
$1,782 vs $1,776
0% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,782 vs $2,591
31% below state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81133, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,782
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81133.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,676 -
2019 $1,716 +2.4%
2020 $1,722 +0.3%
2021 $1,769 +2.7%
2022 $1,782 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,733
Premium Range
$1,676 - $1,782
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81133

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

  • Compare ZIP 81133 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 81133?
At the 65th percentile nationally, #338 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 81133 (Fort Garland, CO) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,782 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +6.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Garland, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81133: a claims frequency of 4.14%, a loss ratio of 27.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.15%, placing this ZIP in the 65th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81133 compared to the national average?
At $1,782/yr, ZIP 81133 runs 0% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 65th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81133?
ZIP 81133 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.15% in Colorado, a drop of 6.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81133 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81133 runs $1,676-$1,782 (5-year average $1,733). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 81133 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81133 averages $1,782/yr, 31% below that figure, ranking #338 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.