ZIP 81526 · Mesa County

Palisade, CO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 81526, Palisade, Colorado averages $1,222/yr.

87.7%
Loss ratio
1.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#398 of 418
Colorado rank
39
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Palisade, CO (ZIP 81526) ranks #19,201 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,222/yr) but #6,597 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.30%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,222
Avg premium (2022)
#19,201
of 25,593 on premium
#6,597
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
25th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
47/100
81526 - Palisade, CO

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B+
$1,222/yr
Avg premium, 75th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
75.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
56.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 81526's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,222 Among the lowest lower than 75% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 81526. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Colorado, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 81526; crosshairs: Colorado averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$425.1$3415.6$6406.0$9396.4$12386.90.3%0.9%1.5%2.1%2.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 81501 · Grand Junction $969/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 81521 · Fruita $1,101/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 81410 · Austin $1,189/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 81526 · Palisade (this ZIP) $1,222/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 81525 · Mack $1,281/yr · 2.50%
  • ZIP 81419 · Hotchkiss $1,366/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 81140 · La Jara $1,483/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 81242 · Poncha Springs $1,534/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 81201 · Salida $1,639/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 80461 · Leadville $1,704/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 81133 · Fort Garland $1,782/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 81236 · Nathrop $1,931/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 81601 · Glenwood Springs $2,048/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 80019 · Aurora $2,101/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 81089 · Walsenburg $2,163/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 80910 · Colorado Springs $2,238/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 80444 · Georgetown $2,263/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 80620 · Evans $2,298/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 81090 · Walsh $2,333/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 80030 · Westminster $2,351/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 81058 · Manzanola $2,377/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 81092 · Wiley $2,427/yr · 2.34%
  • ZIP 80446 · Granby $2,463/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 80550 · Windsor $2,491/yr · 1.62%
  • ZIP 80033 · Wheat Ridge $2,518/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 81063 · Ordway $2,556/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 81025 · Boone $2,577/yr · 2.36%
  • ZIP 80422 · Black Hawk $2,621/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 80951 · Colorado Springs $2,654/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 80012 · Aurora $2,686/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 80212 · Denver $2,712/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 80031 · Westminster $2,746/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 80013 · Aurora $2,778/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 80211 · Denver $2,808/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 80833 · Rush $2,847/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 80478 · Tabernash $2,887/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 81023 · Beulah $2,933/yr · 2.57%
  • ZIP 80831 · Peyton $2,987/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 80470 · Pine $3,025/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 80807 · Burlington $3,086/yr · 2.19%
  • ZIP 80305 · Boulder $3,129/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 80203 · Denver $3,201/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 80117 · Kiowa $3,261/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 80127 · Littleton $3,352/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 80433 · Conifer $3,433/yr · 1.70%
  • ZIP 80137 · Watkins $3,616/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 80121 · Littleton $3,868/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 80206 · Denver $4,109/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 81632 · Edwards $5,320/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 81611 · Aspen $11,843/yr · 0.54%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,222/yr
Below-median premium
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
87.7%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.69%
Avg severity: $22,856
Nonrenewal Rate
1.30%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+62.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81526 (Palisade, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 81526 (Palisade, CO) at $1,222 per year for 2022 across approximately 39 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 31% below that mark and lands in the 25th national percentile. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 53% below that figure, ranking #398 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Grand Junction (ZIP 81506) at $1,228, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 81526 shows a 87.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.69%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,856. Insurers decline to renew 1.30% of policies in ZIP 81526 at expiration, a rise of 62.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 81526 premiums risen 8.1%, spanning $1,131 to $1,222 (five-year average: $1,168), an annualized rate of +2.0% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 81526's county (Mesa): score 75.1, rating Relatively Low, hazard Earthquake. That is #13 of 64 Colorado counties and the 75th national percentile (85% above the 40.7 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 37.0 · Community Resilience 56.7. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 81526 Compares

vs National Average
$1,222 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,222 vs $2,591
53% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81526, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,222
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81526.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,131 -
2019 $1,150 +1.7%
2020 $1,169 +1.7%
2021 $1,168 -0.1%
2022 $1,222 +4.7%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 81526 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,168
Premium Range
$1,131 - $1,222
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Mesa County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 81526 via FIPS 08077. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
75.1
Relatively Low · 75th national percentile
In-state county rank
#13
of 64 Colorado counties · state mean 40.7
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $2,766,824

Social Vulnerability Index 37.0 · Community Resilience 56.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Colorado NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 81526's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 81526 in Mesa County (NRI 75.1, hazard Earthquake), both outside Colorado. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,222/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.30% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 81526?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 81526 (Palisade, CO) averages $1,222 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 25th percentile, #398 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palisade, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 81526: claims frequency (4.69%), loss ratio (87.7%), and nonrenewal rate (1.30%), together placing this ZIP at the 25th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81526 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 81526 lands in the 25th percentile: its $1,222/yr average is 31% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81526?
Insurers decline to renew 1.30% of policies in ZIP 81526 in Colorado, a rise of 62.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81526 over 5 years?
ZIP 81526 premiums spanned $1,131 to $1,222 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,168. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 81526 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81526 runs 53% below the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $1,222/yr), ranking #398 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 81526?
County NRI 75.1 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 81526 via Mesa County FIPS 08077. In-state rank #13 of 64; national percentile 75th; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 81526

This ZIP's premiums run at the 25th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.