ZIP 81621 · Eagle County

Basalt, CO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 81621, Basalt, Colorado averages $3,696/yr.

23.0%
Loss ratio
0.37%
Nonrenewal rate
#30 of 418
Colorado rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Basalt, CO sits #682 nationally on average premium ($3,696) versus #19,658 on nonrenewal rate (0.37%).

$3,696
Avg premium (2022)
#682
of 25,593 on premium
#19,658
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
97th
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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
32/100
81621 - Basalt, 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 F
$3,696/yr
Avg premium, 3rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
76.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
30.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 81621's premium sits nationally

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

$3,696 Higher than most more expensive than 97% 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 81621. 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 81621; 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 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 81621 · Basalt (this ZIP) $3,696/yr · 0.37%
  • 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)
$3,696/yr
Above-median premium
+27.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.0%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.98%
Avg severity: $28,536
Nonrenewal Rate
0.37%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-28.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81621 (Basalt, CO)

Homeowners in ZIP 81621 (Basalt, CO) pay an average of $3,696 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 10 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 81621 in the 97th percentile, 108% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 43% above that figure, ranking #30 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Placerville (ZIP 81430) at $3,648, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 81621 is 23.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.98%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,536. Insurers decline to renew 0.37% of policies in ZIP 81621 at expiration, a drop of 28.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 81621 premiums risen 27.5%, spanning $2,899 to $3,696 (five-year average: $3,249), an annualized rate of +6.3% per year.

FEMA NRI places Eagle County in the upper risk band at 76.2 (Relatively Low): national 76th percentile, #11/64 inside Colorado, and 87% above the 40.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Avalanche. Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 30.0. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 81621 Compares

vs National Average
$3,696 vs $1,776
108% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$3,696 vs $2,591
43% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81621, 2018–2022

$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400$3,600$3,800 20182019202020212022 $3,696
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81621.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,899 -
2019 $2,932 +1.1%
2020 $3,136 +7.0%
2021 $3,581 +14.2%
2022 $3,696 +3.2%

Premium acceleration in ZIP 81621, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,249
Premium Range
$2,899 - $3,696
Annual Change Rate
+6.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Eagle County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 81621 via FIPS 08037. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
76.2
Relatively Low · 76th national percentile
In-state county rank
#11
of 64 Colorado counties · state mean 40.7
Top mapped hazard
Avalanche
Expected annual loss $6,404,900

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 30.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very 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 81621's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 81621 in Eagle County (NRI 76.2, hazard Avalanche), both outside Colorado. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($3,696/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.37% 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 81621?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 81621 (Basalt, CO): $3,696/year as of 2022, the 97th national percentile, #30 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +27.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Basalt, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81621: a claims frequency of 2.98%, a loss ratio of 23.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.37%, placing this ZIP in the 97th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81621 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 81621 lands in the 97th percentile: its $3,696/yr average is 108% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81621?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81621 is 0.37%, a drop of 28.2% over the past 5 years in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81621 over 5 years?
ZIP 81621 premiums spanned $2,899 to $3,696 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,249. The annualized change rate is +6.3% per year.
How does ZIP 81621 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81621 has an average premium of $3,696/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 43% above the state average, ranking #30 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 81621?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 81621 (Eagle) is 76.2 - #11/64 in Colorado, 76th national percentile, top hazard Avalanche. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 81621

This ZIP's premiums run at the 97th 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.