ZIP 81647 · Garfield County

New Castle, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81647, New Castle, Colorado.

13.5%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#348 of 418
Colorado rank
7
Policies

The verdict

At $1,695/yr, New Castle, CO (ZIP 81647) sits in the 60th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,695
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+17.0%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,695/yr
+17.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.93%
Avg severity: $11,895
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
+8.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81647 (New Castle, CO)

ZIP 81647 (New Castle, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,695 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 5% below that mark and lands in the 60th national percentile. Colorado homeowners pay $2,591 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 35% (below), ranking #348 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Rockvale (ZIP 81244) at $1,696, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 13.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.93% of policies in ZIP 81647 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,895. 0.71% of ZIP 81647 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 8.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 17.0% through 2022, ranging $1,417 to $1,695 with a 5-year average of $1,522, an annualized rate of +4.0% 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 81647 Compares

vs National Average
$1,695 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,695 vs $2,591
35% below state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81647, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,695
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81647.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,448 -
2019 $1,417 -2.2%
2020 $1,462 +3.2%
2021 $1,587 +8.5%
2022 $1,695 +6.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,522
Premium Range
$1,417 - $1,695
Annual Change Rate
+4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81647

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 81647 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Colorado's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 81647?
At the 60th percentile nationally, #348 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 81647 (New Castle, CO) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,695 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +17.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Castle, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 81647: claims frequency (1.93%), loss ratio (13.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.71%), together placing this ZIP at the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81647 compared to the national average?
At $1,695/yr, ZIP 81647 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81647?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81647 is 0.71%, a rise of 8.5% over the past 5 years in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81647 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 81647 have ranged from $1,417 to $1,695, with a 5-year average of $1,522. The annualized change rate is +4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 81647 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81647 runs 35% below the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $1,695/yr), ranking #348 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.