ZIP 81501 · Mesa County

Grand Junction, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81501, Grand Junction, Colorado.

30.2%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#418 of 418
Colorado rank
1,140
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Grand Junction, CO (ZIP 81501) runs $969/yr on average: the 6th percentile nationally and 45% below the U.S. average.

$969
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+10.5%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$969/yr
+10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.47%
Avg severity: $8,434
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
-12.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81501 (Grand Junction, CO)

Homeowners in ZIP 81501 (Grand Junction, CO) pay an average of $969 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,140 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 81501 in the 6th percentile, 45% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 81501 is 63% below, ranking #418 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Clifton (ZIP 81520) at $972, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 81501 is 30.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.47%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,434. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.84%, a drop of 12.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 81501 have risen by 10.5%, ranging from $863 to $969 with a five-year average of $905, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 81501 Compares

vs National Average
$969 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$969 vs $2,591
63% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81501, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $969
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81501.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $877 -
2019 $863 -1.5%
2020 $887 +2.7%
2021 $927 +4.6%
2022 $969 +4.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$905
Premium Range
$863 - $969
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81501

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 81501 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 81501?
ZIP 81501 (Grand Junction, CO) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 6th percentile as of 2022, averaging $969 per year, #418 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +10.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Grand Junction, CO?
In ZIP 81501, insurers report a 30.2% loss ratio, a 3.47% claims frequency, and a 0.84% nonrenewal rate, the 6th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81501 compared to the national average?
ZIP 81501 premiums of $969/yr are 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81501?
ZIP 81501 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.84% in Colorado, a drop of 12.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81501 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81501 runs $863-$969 (5-year average $905). The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 81501 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81501 has an average premium of $969/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 63% below the state average, ranking #418 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.