ZIP 81401 · Montrose County

Montrose, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81401, Montrose, Colorado.

54.8%
Loss ratio
0.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#414 of 418
Colorado rank
37
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 81401 (Montrose, CO) homeowners insurance averages $1,053/yr, 11th percentile nationally, 41% below the U.S. norm.

$1,053
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+11.4%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,053/yr
+11.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.29%
Avg severity: $17,522
Nonrenewal Rate
0.83%
+31.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81401 (Montrose, CO)

Homeowners in ZIP 81401 (Montrose, CO) pay an average of $1,053 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 37 reported policies. That is 41% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 11th percentile nationally. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 81401 is 59% below, ranking #414 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Cortez (ZIP 81321) at $1,073, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 81401 is 54.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.29%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,522. 0.83% of ZIP 81401 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 31.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 81401 costs have risen 11.4% since 2018, from a low of $946 to a high of $1,053, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 81401 Compares

vs National Average
$1,053 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,053 vs $2,591
59% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81401, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,053
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $946 -
2019 $950 +0.5%
2020 $965 +1.6%
2021 $1,005 +4.1%
2022 $1,053 +4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$984
Premium Range
$946 - $1,053
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81401

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 81401?
ZIP 81401 (Montrose, CO) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,053 per year, #414 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +11.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montrose, CO?
In ZIP 81401, insurers report a 54.8% loss ratio, a 3.29% claims frequency, and a 0.83% nonrenewal rate, the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81401 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 81401 lands in the 11th percentile: its $1,053/yr average is 41% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81401?
Insurers decline to renew 0.83% of policies in ZIP 81401 in Colorado, a rise of 31.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81401 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 81401 have ranged from $946 to $1,053, with a 5-year average of $984. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 81401 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81401 averages $1,053/yr, 59% below that figure, ranking #414 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.