ZIP 81225 · Gunnison County

Crested Butte, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81225, Crested Butte, Colorado.

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

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Crested Butte, CO (ZIP 81225) runs $3,644/yr on average: the 97th percentile nationally and 105% above the U.S. average.

$3,644
Avg premium (2022)
+105%
vs U.S. average
+26.1%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,644/yr
+26.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.77%
Avg severity: $66,035
Nonrenewal Rate
0.88%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 81225

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 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.

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.