ZIP 81149 · Saguache County

Saguache, CO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 81149, Saguache, Colorado averages $1,253/yr.

19.7%
Loss ratio
1.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#395 of 418
Colorado rank

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Saguache, CO (ZIP 81149) ranks #18,553 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,253/yr) but #8,560 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.10%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,253
Avg premium (2022)
#18,553
of 25,593 on premium
#8,560
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
28th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
57/100
81149 - Saguache, CO

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B
$1,253/yr
Avg premium, 72nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A
14.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
10.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 81149's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,253 Lower than most lower than 72% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 81149. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Colorado, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 81149; crosshairs: Colorado averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$425.1$3415.6$6406.0$9396.4$12386.90.3%0.9%1.5%2.1%2.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 81501 · Grand Junction $969/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 81521 · Fruita $1,101/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 81410 · Austin $1,189/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 81149 · Saguache (this ZIP) $1,253/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 81525 · Mack $1,281/yr · 2.50%
  • ZIP 81419 · Hotchkiss $1,366/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 81140 · La Jara $1,483/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 81242 · Poncha Springs $1,534/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 81201 · Salida $1,639/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 80461 · Leadville $1,704/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 81133 · Fort Garland $1,782/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 81236 · Nathrop $1,931/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 81601 · Glenwood Springs $2,048/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 80019 · Aurora $2,101/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 81089 · Walsenburg $2,163/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 80910 · Colorado Springs $2,238/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 80444 · Georgetown $2,263/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 80620 · Evans $2,298/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 81090 · Walsh $2,333/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 80030 · Westminster $2,351/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 81058 · Manzanola $2,377/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 81092 · Wiley $2,427/yr · 2.34%
  • ZIP 80446 · Granby $2,463/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 80550 · Windsor $2,491/yr · 1.62%
  • ZIP 80033 · Wheat Ridge $2,518/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 81063 · Ordway $2,556/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 81025 · Boone $2,577/yr · 2.36%
  • ZIP 80422 · Black Hawk $2,621/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 80951 · Colorado Springs $2,654/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 80012 · Aurora $2,686/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 80212 · Denver $2,712/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 80031 · Westminster $2,746/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 80013 · Aurora $2,778/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 80211 · Denver $2,808/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 80833 · Rush $2,847/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 80478 · Tabernash $2,887/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 81023 · Beulah $2,933/yr · 2.57%
  • ZIP 80831 · Peyton $2,987/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 80470 · Pine $3,025/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 80807 · Burlington $3,086/yr · 2.19%
  • ZIP 80305 · Boulder $3,129/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 80203 · Denver $3,201/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 80117 · Kiowa $3,261/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 80127 · Littleton $3,352/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 80433 · Conifer $3,433/yr · 1.70%
  • ZIP 80137 · Watkins $3,616/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 80121 · Littleton $3,868/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 80206 · Denver $4,109/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 81632 · Edwards $5,320/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 81611 · Aspen $11,843/yr · 0.54%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,253/yr
Below-median premium
+7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.7%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.66%
Avg severity: $14,924
Nonrenewal Rate
1.10%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+45.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81149 (Saguache, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 81149 (Saguache, CO) at $1,253 per year for 2022. That is 29% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 52% below that figure, ranking #395 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is De Beque (ZIP 81630) at $1,270, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 81149 is 19.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.66%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,924. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.10% in this ZIP, a rise of 45.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 81149 premiums risen 7.7%, spanning $1,065 to $1,253 (five-year average: $1,149), an annualized rate of +1.9% per year.

ZIP 81149 sits in Saguache County, where FEMA's National Risk Index reads 14.2 - a lower-tercile score at the 14th national percentile (#46 of 64 Colorado counties). Top hazard: Drought. Social Vulnerability Index 55.2 · Community Resilience 10.7.

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 81149 Compares

vs National Average
$1,253 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,253 vs $2,591
52% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81149, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,253
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81149.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,163 -
2019 $1,065 -8.4%
2020 $1,070 +0.4%
2021 $1,196 +11.8%
2022 $1,253 +4.8%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 81149 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,149
Premium Range
$1,065 - $1,253
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Saguache County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 81149 via FIPS 08109. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
14.2
Very Low · 14th national percentile
In-state county rank
#46
of 64 Colorado counties · state mean 40.7
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $1,005,533

Social Vulnerability Index 55.2 · Community Resilience 10.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Colorado NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 81149's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 81149 in Saguache County (NRI 14.2, hazard Drought), both outside Colorado. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,253/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.10% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 81149?
At the 28th percentile nationally, #395 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 81149 (Saguache, CO) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,253 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saguache, CO?
In ZIP 81149, insurers report a 19.7% loss ratio, a 1.66% claims frequency, and a 1.10% nonrenewal rate, the 28th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81149 compared to the national average?
At $1,253/yr, ZIP 81149 runs 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81149?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81149 is 1.10%, a rise of 45.9% over the past 5 years in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81149 over 5 years?
ZIP 81149 premiums spanned $1,065 to $1,253 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,149. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 81149 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81149 has an average premium of $1,253/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 52% below the state average, ranking #395 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 81149?
Saguache County scores 14.2 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 14th percentile nationally and #46 of 64 Colorado counties. The index's top hazard label is Drought. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 81149

This ZIP's premiums run at the 28th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.