ZIP 81428 · Delta County

Paonia, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81428, Paonia, Colorado.

27.1%
Loss ratio
1.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#390 of 418
Colorado rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Paonia, CO (ZIP 81428) averages $1,283/yr for homeowners insurance, 28% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally.

$1,283
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+18.5%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,283/yr
+18.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.53%
Avg severity: $13,778
Nonrenewal Rate
1.07%
-2.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81428 (Paonia, CO)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 81428 (Paonia, CO) runs $1,283 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 81428 comes in 28% below, the 30th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Colorado homeowners pay $2,591 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 50% (below), ranking #390 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Mack (ZIP 81525) at $1,281, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 27.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 81428. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.53%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,778. Insurers decline to renew 1.07% of policies in ZIP 81428 at expiration, a drop of 2.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 18.5% through 2022, ranging $1,083 to $1,283 with a 5-year average of $1,162, an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 81428 Compares

vs National Average
$1,283 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,283 vs $2,591
50% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81428, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,283
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81428.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,083 -
2019 $1,085 +0.2%
2020 $1,141 +5.1%
2021 $1,218 +6.7%
2022 $1,283 +5.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,162
Premium Range
$1,083 - $1,283
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81428

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 81428 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Colorado compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 81428?
ZIP 81428 (Paonia, CO) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,283 per year as of 2022 (30th percentile, #390 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado). Premiums have changed +18.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Paonia, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81428: a claims frequency of 2.53%, a loss ratio of 27.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.07%, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81428 compared to the national average?
At $1,283/yr, ZIP 81428 runs 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81428?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81428 is 1.07%, a drop of 2.5% over the past 5 years in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81428 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81428 runs $1,083-$1,283 (5-year average $1,162). The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 81428 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81428 runs 50% below the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $1,283/yr), ranking #390 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.