ZIP 81503 · Mesa County

Grand Junction, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81503, Grand Junction, Colorado.

52.6%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#415 of 418
Colorado rank
167
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Grand Junction, CO (ZIP 81503) runs $1,032/yr on average: the 10th percentile nationally and 42% below the U.S. average.

$1,032
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+11.5%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,032/yr
+11.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.16%
Avg severity: $17,158
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
-1.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81503 (Grand Junction, CO)

Homeowners in ZIP 81503 (Grand Junction, CO) pay an average of $1,032 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 167 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 81503 comes in 42% below, the 10th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Colorado homeowners pay $2,591 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 60% (below), ranking #415 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Montrose (ZIP 81401) at $1,053, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 52.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 81503. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.16%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,158. Insurers decline to renew 0.85% of policies in ZIP 81503 at expiration, a drop of 1.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 81503 premiums risen 11.5%, spanning $925 to $1,032 (five-year average: $970), an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 81503 Compares

vs National Average
$1,032 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,032 vs $2,591
60% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81503, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,032
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81503.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $925 -
2019 $935 +1.1%
2020 $965 +3.2%
2021 $991 +2.7%
2022 $1,032 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$970
Premium Range
$925 - $1,032
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81503

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 81503?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 81503 (Grand Junction, CO) is comparatively affordable at $1,032 per year as of 2022, just the 10th percentile nationally, #415 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +11.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Grand Junction, CO?
In ZIP 81503, insurers report a 52.6% loss ratio, a 3.16% claims frequency, and a 0.85% nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81503 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 81503 lands in the 10th percentile: its $1,032/yr average is 42% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81503?
ZIP 81503 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.85% in Colorado, a drop of 1.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81503 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81503 runs $925-$1,032 (5-year average $970). The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 81503 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81503 runs 60% below the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $1,032/yr), ranking #415 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.