ZIP 81401 · Montrose County

Montrose, CO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 81401, Montrose, Colorado averages $1,053/yr.

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

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Montrose, CO sits #22,711 nationally on average premium ($1,053) versus #12,470 on nonrenewal rate (0.83%).

$1,053
Avg premium (2022)
#22,711
of 25,593 on premium
#12,470
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
11th
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
57/100
81401 - Montrose, 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 A
$1,053/yr
Avg premium, 89th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C-
49.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
20.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 81401's premium sits nationally

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

$1,053 Among the lowest lower than 89% 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 81401. 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 81401; 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 81401 · Montrose (this ZIP) $1,053/yr · 0.83%
  • 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 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)
$1,053/yr
Below-median premium
+11.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.8%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.29%
Avg severity: $17,522
Nonrenewal Rate
0.83%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

For ZIP 81401, county-level FEMA NRI is 49.0 in Montrose - middle of the national distribution (49th percentile) and #24 among 64 Colorado counties. Top hazard on the index: Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 37.5 · Community Resilience 20.2.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 81401, 2018-2022

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

FEMA NRI context for Montrose County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 81401 via FIPS 08085. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
49.0
Relatively Low · 49th national percentile
In-state county rank
#24
of 64 Colorado counties · state mean 40.7
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $1,316,303

Social Vulnerability Index 37.5 · Community Resilience 20.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively 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.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 81401

Cross-state peers for ZIP 81401: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Colorado. County hazard context (Montrose, NRI 49.0) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,053/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.83% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 81401?
Montrose County scores 49.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 49th percentile nationally and #24 of 64 Colorado counties. The index's top hazard label is Earthquake. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Relatively Low, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 81401

This ZIP's premiums run at the 11th 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.