ZIP 81403 · Montrose County

Montrose, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81403, Montrose, Colorado.

45.1%
Loss ratio
1.11%
Nonrenewal rate
#388 of 418
Colorado rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Montrose, CO (ZIP 81403) runs $1,321/yr on average: the 33rd percentile nationally and 26% below the U.S. average.

$1,321
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+13.8%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,321/yr
+13.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.78%
Avg severity: $21,409
Nonrenewal Rate
1.11%
+80.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81403 (Montrose, CO)

ZIP 81403 (Montrose, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,321 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 81403 comes in 26% below, the 33rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 49% below that figure, ranking #388 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Grand Junction (ZIP 81507) at $1,328, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 81403 is 45.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,409. 1.11% of ZIP 81403 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 80.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 13.8% through 2022, ranging $1,151 to $1,321 with a 5-year average of $1,218, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 81403 Compares

vs National Average
$1,321 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,321 vs $2,591
49% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81403, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,321
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81403.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,161 -
2019 $1,151 -0.9%
2020 $1,210 +5.2%
2021 $1,247 +3.0%
2022 $1,321 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,218
Premium Range
$1,151 - $1,321
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81403

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 81403?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 81403 (Montrose, CO) averages $1,321 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 33rd percentile, #388 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +13.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montrose, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 81403: claims frequency (2.78%), loss ratio (45.1%), and nonrenewal rate (1.11%), together placing this ZIP at the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81403 compared to the national average?
At $1,321/yr, ZIP 81403 runs 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 33rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81403?
ZIP 81403 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.11% in Colorado, a rise of 80.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81403 over 5 years?
ZIP 81403 premiums spanned $1,151 to $1,321 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,218. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 81403 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81403 runs 49% below the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $1,321/yr), ranking #388 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.