ZIP 81154 · Rio Grande County

South Fork, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81154, South Fork, Colorado.

6.7%
Loss ratio
1.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#343 of 418
Colorado rank
1
Policies

The verdict

At $1,738/yr, South Fork, CO (ZIP 81154) sits in the 63rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 2% below the U.S. average.

$1,738
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
+14.1%
since 2018
63rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,738/yr
+14.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.47%
Avg severity: $7,941
Nonrenewal Rate
1.10%
+115.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81154 (South Fork, CO)

ZIP 81154 (South Fork, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,738 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 2% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 63rd percentile nationally. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 81154 is 33% below, ranking #343 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Yampa (ZIP 80483) at $1,743, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 6.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.47% of policies in ZIP 81154 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,941. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.10% in this ZIP, a rise of 115.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 81154 have risen by 14.1%, ranging from $1,513 to $1,738 with a five-year average of $1,607, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 81154 Compares

vs National Average
$1,738 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,738 vs $2,591
33% below state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81154, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,738
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81154.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,524 -
2019 $1,513 -0.7%
2020 $1,628 +7.6%
2021 $1,634 +0.3%
2022 $1,738 +6.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,607
Premium Range
$1,513 - $1,738
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81154

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

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 81154?
At the 63rd percentile nationally, #343 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 81154 (South Fork, CO) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,738 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +14.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Fork, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81154: a claims frequency of 1.47%, a loss ratio of 6.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.10%, placing this ZIP in the 63rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81154 compared to the national average?
ZIP 81154 premiums of $1,738/yr are 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 63rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81154?
ZIP 81154 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.10% in Colorado, a rise of 115.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81154 over 5 years?
ZIP 81154 premiums spanned $1,513 to $1,738 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,607. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 81154 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81154 runs 33% below the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $1,738/yr), ranking #343 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.