ZIP 81527 · Mesa County

Whitewater, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81527, Whitewater, Colorado.

52.7%
Loss ratio
0.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#368 of 418
Colorado rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Whitewater, CO (ZIP 81527) runs $1,525/yr on average: the 48th percentile nationally and 14% below the U.S. average.

$1,525
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+6.4%
since 2018
48th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,525/yr
+6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.48%
Avg severity: $12,403
Nonrenewal Rate
0.22%
-54.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81527 (Whitewater, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 81527 (Whitewater, CO) at $1,525 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 14% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally. Colorado homeowners pay $2,591 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 41% (below), ranking #368 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Meeker (ZIP 81641) at $1,526, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 81527 shows a 52.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.48% of policies in ZIP 81527 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,403. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.22%, a drop of 54.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 81527 costs have risen 6.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,429 to a high of $1,525, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 81527 Compares

vs National Average
$1,525 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,525 vs $2,591
41% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81527, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,525
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81527.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,433 -
2019 $1,429 -0.3%
2020 $1,455 +1.8%
2021 $1,485 +2.1%
2022 $1,525 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,465
Premium Range
$1,429 - $1,525
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81527

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

  • Compare ZIP 81527 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 81527?
ZIP 81527 (Whitewater, CO) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,525 per year as of 2022 (48th percentile, #368 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado). Premiums have changed +6.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whitewater, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81527: a claims frequency of 6.48%, a loss ratio of 52.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.22%, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81527 compared to the national average?
ZIP 81527 premiums of $1,525/yr are 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81527?
Insurers decline to renew 0.22% of policies in ZIP 81527 in Colorado, a drop of 54.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81527 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 81527 have ranged from $1,429 to $1,525, with a 5-year average of $1,465. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 81527 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81527 averages $1,525/yr, 41% below that figure, ranking #368 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.