ZIP 81505 · Mesa County

Grand Junction, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81505, Grand Junction, Colorado.

62.5%
Loss ratio
0.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#400 of 418
Colorado rank
37
Policies

The verdict

Grand Junction, CO (ZIP 81505) averages $1,199/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally.

$1,199
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+9.1%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

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)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 81505 (Grand Junction, CO) runs $1,199 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 37 reported policies. That is 32% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 23rd percentile nationally. Colorado homeowners pay $2,591 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 54% (below), ranking #400 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Dinosaur (ZIP 81610) at $1,205, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 62.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.20% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, 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.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 81505 costs have risen 9.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,083 to a high of $1,199, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 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

Average premium in ZIP 81505, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,199
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81505.
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)

What this means for ZIP 81505

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

  • Compare ZIP 81505 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 81505?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 81505 (Grand Junction, CO) averages $1,199 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 23rd percentile, #400 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Grand Junction, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81505: a claims frequency of 3.20%, a loss ratio of 62.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.54%, placing this ZIP in the 23rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81505 compared to the national average?
At $1,199/yr, ZIP 81505 runs 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81505?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81505 is 0.54%, a drop of 34.8% over the past 5 years in Colorado.
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?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81505 averages $1,199/yr, 54% below that figure, ranking #400 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.