ZIP 81241 · Gunnison County

Pitkin, CO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 81241, Pitkin, Colorado averages $1,600/yr.

0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#360 of 418
Colorado rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Pitkin, CO sits #11,881 nationally on average premium ($1,600) versus #17,676 on nonrenewal rate (0.51%).

$1,600
Avg premium (2022)
#11,881
of 25,593 on premium
#17,676
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
54th
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
61/100
81241 - Pitkin, 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 D
$1,600/yr
Avg premium, 46th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A-
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 81241's premium sits nationally

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

$1,600 Around the middle lower than 46% 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 81241. 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 81241; 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 81241 · Pitkin (this ZIP) $1,600/yr · 0.51%
  • 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)
$1,600/yr
Near-median premium
+34.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
N/A
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
N/A
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-14.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81241 (Pitkin, CO)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 81241 (Pitkin, CO) runs $1,600 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 81241 comes in 10% below, the 54th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591, this ZIP runs 38% below, ranking #360 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Cimarron (ZIP 81220) at $1,607, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

Insurers decline to renew 0.51% of policies in ZIP 81241 at expiration, a drop of 14.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 34.3% through 2022, ranging $1,191 to $1,600 with a 5-year average of $1,378, an annualized rate of +7.6% per year.

Gunnison County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 45.0 (Relatively Low), the 45th national percentile and #29 of 64 Colorado counties (11% above the 40.7 state mean). Dominant hazard: Avalanche. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 73.6. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 81241 Compares

vs National Average
$1,600 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,600 vs $2,591
38% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81241, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,600
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81241.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,191 -
2019 $1,286 +7.9%
2020 $1,373 +6.8%
2021 $1,438 +4.7%
2022 $1,600 +11.2%

2018-2022: premiums climbing +7.6%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,378
Premium Range
$1,191 - $1,600
Annual Change Rate
+7.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Gunnison County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 81241 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.

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 81241 in Gunnison County (NRI 45.0, hazard Avalanche), both outside Colorado. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,600/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.51% 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 81241?
ZIP 81241 (Pitkin, CO) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,600 per year as of 2022 (54th percentile, #360 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado). Premiums have changed +34.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pitkin, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 81241: claims frequency (N/A), loss ratio (N/A), and nonrenewal rate (0.51%), together placing this ZIP at the 54th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81241 compared to the national average?
ZIP 81241 premiums of $1,600/yr are 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81241?
ZIP 81241 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.51% in Colorado, a drop of 14.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81241 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 81241 have ranged from $1,191 to $1,600, with a 5-year average of $1,378. The annualized change rate is +7.6% per year.
How does ZIP 81241 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81241 runs 38% below the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $1,600/yr), ranking #360 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 81241?
Gunnison County scores 45.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 45th percentile nationally and #29 of 64 Colorado counties. The index's top hazard label is Avalanche. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 81241

This ZIP's premiums run at the 54th 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.