ZIP 81505 Insurance Data

Grand Junction, Colorado · Mesa County · 37 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,199/yr
+9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.20%
Avg severity: $23,410
Nonrenewal Rate
0.54%
-34.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81505 (Grand Junction, CO)

ZIP 81505 (Grand Junction, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,199 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 37 reported policies. That is 32% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 23th percentile nationally. Compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591, this ZIP runs 54% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 81505 is 62.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,410. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.54% in this ZIP, a drop of 34.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 81505 have risen by 9.1%, ranging from $1,083 to $1,199 with a five-year average of $1,128 — an annualized rate of +2.2% per year. 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 81505 Compares

vs National Average
$1,199 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,199 vs $2,591
54% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,098
2019 $1,083 -1.4%
2020 $1,105 +2.0%
2021 $1,156 +4.7%
2022 $1,199 +3.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,128
Premium Range
$1,083 - $1,199
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 81505?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 81505 (Grand Junction, CO) is $1,199 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Grand Junction, CO?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.20% in this ZIP), loss ratio (62.5%), and nonrenewal rates (0.54%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81505 compared to the national average?
ZIP 81505 premiums of $1,199/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 23th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81505?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81505 is 0.54%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -34.8% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81505 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 81505 have ranged from $1,083 to $1,199, with a 5-year average of $1,128. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 81505 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81505 has an average premium of $1,199/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 54% below the state average.

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