ZIP 81426 · San Miguel County

Ophir, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81426, Ophir, Colorado.

77.2%
Loss ratio
0.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#248 of 418
Colorado rank
4
Policies

The verdict

At $2,386/yr, Ophir, CO (ZIP 81426) sits in the 86th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 34% above the U.S. average.

$2,386
Avg premium (2022)
+34%
vs U.S. average
+29.4%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,386/yr
+29.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
77.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.94%
Avg severity: $62,640
Nonrenewal Rate
0.74%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81426 (Ophir, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 81426 (Ophir, CO) at $2,386 per year for 2022 across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 34% above that mark and lands in the 86th national percentile. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 8% below that figure, ranking #248 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Manzanola (ZIP 81058) at $2,377, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 77.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 81426. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.94%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $62,640. 0.74% of ZIP 81426 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 81426 have risen by 29.4%, ranging from $1,843 to $2,386 with a five-year average of $2,034, an annualized rate of +6.7% 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 81426 Compares

vs National Average
$2,386 vs $1,776
34% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,386 vs $2,591
8% below state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81426, 2018–2022

$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,386
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81426.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,845 -
2019 $1,998 +8.3%
2020 $1,843 -7.7%
2021 $2,096 +13.7%
2022 $2,386 +13.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,034
Premium Range
$1,843 - $2,386
Annual Change Rate
+6.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81426

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 81426 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Colorado's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Colorado overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 81426?
At the 86th percentile nationally, #248 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 81426 (Ophir, CO) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,386 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +29.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ophir, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81426: a claims frequency of 2.94%, a loss ratio of 77.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.74%, placing this ZIP in the 86th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81426 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 81426 lands in the 86th percentile: its $2,386/yr average is 34% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81426?
ZIP 81426 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.74% in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81426 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 81426 have ranged from $1,843 to $2,386, with a 5-year average of $2,034. The annualized change rate is +6.7% per year.
How does ZIP 81426 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81426 runs 8% below the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $2,386/yr), ranking #248 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.