ZIP 81225 · Gunnison County

Crested Butte, CO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 81225, Crested Butte, Colorado averages $3,644/yr.

32.1%
Loss ratio
0.88%
Nonrenewal rate
#32 of 418
Colorado rank
4
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 81225 (Crested Butte, CO) is #708 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #11,575 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$3,644
Avg premium (2022)
#708
of 25,593 on premium
#11,575
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
97th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
43/100
81225 - Crested Butte, 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 F
$3,644/yr
Avg premium, 3rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
45.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
73.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 81225's premium sits nationally

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

$3,644 Higher than most more expensive than 97% 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 81225. 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 81225; 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 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 81225 · Crested Butte (this ZIP) $3,644/yr · 0.88%
  • 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)
$3,644/yr
Above-median premium
+26.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.1%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.77%
Avg severity: $66,035
Nonrenewal Rate
0.88%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-9.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81225 (Crested Butte, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 81225 (Crested Butte, CO) at $3,644 per year for 2022 across approximately 4 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 81225 in the 97th percentile, 105% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Colorado homeowners pay $2,591 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 41% (above), ranking #32 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Placerville (ZIP 81430) at $3,648, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 81225 is 32.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.77% of policies in ZIP 81225 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $66,035. 0.88% of ZIP 81225 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 9.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 81225 have risen by 26.1%, ranging from $2,889 to $3,648 with a five-year average of $3,300, an annualized rate of +6.0% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Gunnison County: score 45.0, rating Relatively Low, hazard Avalanche. National percentile 45th; in-state rank #29/64; 11% above Colorado's 40.7 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 73.6.

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 81225 Compares

vs National Average
$3,644 vs $1,776
105% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$3,644 vs $2,591
41% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81225, 2018–2022

$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400$3,600$3,800 20182019202020212022 $3,644
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81225.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,889 -
2019 $3,079 +6.6%
2020 $3,240 +5.3%
2021 $3,648 +12.6%
2022 $3,644 -0.1%

2018-2022: premiums climbing +6.0%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,300
Premium Range
$2,889 - $3,648
Annual Change Rate
+6.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Gunnison County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 81225 via FIPS 08051. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
45.0
Relatively Low · 45th national percentile
In-state county rank
#29
of 64 Colorado counties · state mean 40.7
Top mapped hazard
Avalanche
Expected annual loss $7,025,355

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 73.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 81225 (outside Colorado)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 81225: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Colorado. County hazard context (Gunnison, NRI 45.0) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($3,644/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.88% 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 81225?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 81225 (Crested Butte, CO): $3,644/year as of 2022, the 97th national percentile, #32 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +26.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Crested Butte, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81225: a claims frequency of 1.77%, a loss ratio of 32.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.88%, placing this ZIP in the 97th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81225 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 81225 lands in the 97th percentile: its $3,644/yr average is 105% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81225?
Insurers decline to renew 0.88% of policies in ZIP 81225 in Colorado, a drop of 9.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81225 over 5 years?
ZIP 81225 premiums spanned $2,889 to $3,648 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,300. The annualized change rate is +6.0% per year.
How does ZIP 81225 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81225 averages $3,644/yr, 41% above that figure, ranking #32 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 81225?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 81225 (Gunnison) is 45.0 - #29/64 in Colorado, 45th national percentile, top hazard Avalanche. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 81225

This ZIP's premiums run at the 97th 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.