ZIP 81649 · Eagle County

Red Cliff, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81649, Red Cliff, Colorado.

71.3%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#272 of 418
Colorado rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 81649 (Red Cliff, CO) homeowners insurance averages $2,302/yr, 84th percentile nationally, 30% above the U.S. norm.

$2,302
Avg premium (2022)
+30%
vs U.S. average
+12.7%
since 2018
84th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,302/yr
+12.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
71.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.45%
Avg severity: $47,599
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
-1.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81649 (Red Cliff, CO)

Homeowners in ZIP 81649 (Red Cliff, CO) pay an average of $2,302 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 30% above that mark and lands in the 84th national percentile. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #272 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Firestone (ZIP 80520) at $2,303, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 71.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $47,599. Insurers decline to renew 1.15% of policies in ZIP 81649 at expiration, a drop of 1.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 81649 premiums risen 12.7%, spanning $2,042 to $2,433 (five-year average: $2,243), an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 81649 Compares

vs National Average
$2,302 vs $1,776
30% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,302 vs $2,591
11% below state avg
National Percentile
84th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81649, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,302
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81649.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,042 -
2019 $2,057 +0.7%
2020 $2,383 +15.9%
2021 $2,433 +2.1%
2022 $2,302 -5.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,243
Premium Range
$2,042 - $2,433
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81649

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 81649?
At the 84th percentile nationally, #272 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 81649 (Red Cliff, CO) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,302 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +12.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Red Cliff, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81649: a claims frequency of 3.45%, a loss ratio of 71.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.15%, placing this ZIP in the 84th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81649 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 81649 lands in the 84th percentile: its $2,302/yr average is 30% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81649?
ZIP 81649 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.15% in Colorado, a drop of 1.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81649 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81649 runs $2,042-$2,433 (5-year average $2,243). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 81649 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81649 averages $2,302/yr, 11% below that figure, ranking #272 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.