ZIP 81301 · La Plata County

Durango, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81301, Durango, Colorado.

26.5%
Loss ratio
0.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#323 of 418
Colorado rank
14
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 81301 (Durango, CO) homeowners insurance averages $1,983/yr, 75th percentile nationally, 12% above the U.S. norm.

$1,983
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
+21.4%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,983/yr
+21.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.61%
Avg severity: $20,140
Nonrenewal Rate
0.86%
+73.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81301 (Durango, CO)

Homeowners in ZIP 81301 (Durango, CO) pay an average of $1,983 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 14 reported policies. That is 12% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Colorado homeowners pay $2,591 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 23% (below), ranking #323 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Bellvue (ZIP 80512) at $1,969, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 26.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.61%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,140. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.86% in this ZIP, a rise of 73.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 81301 have risen by 21.4%, ranging from $1,633 to $1,983 with a five-year average of $1,762, an annualized rate of +5.0% 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 81301 Compares

vs National Average
$1,983 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,983 vs $2,591
23% below state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81301, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,983
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81301.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,633 -
2019 $1,670 +2.3%
2020 $1,727 +3.4%
2021 $1,796 +4.0%
2022 $1,983 +10.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,762
Premium Range
$1,633 - $1,983
Annual Change Rate
+5.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81301

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 81301?
ZIP 81301 (Durango, CO) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,983 per year as of 2022 (75th percentile, #323 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado). Premiums have changed +21.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Durango, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 81301: claims frequency (2.61%), loss ratio (26.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.86%), together placing this ZIP at the 75th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81301 compared to the national average?
At $1,983/yr, ZIP 81301 runs 12% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81301?
Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 81301 in Colorado, a rise of 73.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81301 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 81301 have ranged from $1,633 to $1,983, with a 5-year average of $1,762. The annualized change rate is +5.0% per year.
How does ZIP 81301 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81301 has an average premium of $1,983/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 23% below the state average, ranking #323 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.