ZIP 81654 · Pitkin County

Snowmass, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81654, Snowmass, Colorado.

57.1%
Loss ratio
1.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#4 of 418
Colorado rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $7,116/yr, Snowmass, CO (ZIP 81654) sits in the 99th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 301% above the U.S. average.

$7,116
Avg premium (2022)
+301%
vs U.S. average
+33.9%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$7,116/yr
+33.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.87%
Avg severity: $105,081
Nonrenewal Rate
1.38%
+387.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81654 (Snowmass, CO)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 81654 (Snowmass, CO) runs $7,116 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 301% above that mark and lands in the 99th national percentile. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 175% above that figure, ranking #4 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Telluride (ZIP 81435) at $6,760, 5% below this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 81654 shows a 57.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $105,081. Insurers decline to renew 1.38% of policies in ZIP 81654 at expiration, a rise of 387.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 81654 have risen by 33.9%, ranging from $5,314 to $7,116 with a five-year average of $6,141, an annualized rate of +7.6% 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 81654 Compares

vs National Average
$7,116 vs $1,776
301% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$7,116 vs $2,591
175% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81654, 2018–2022

$5,000$5,500$6,000$6,500$7,000$7,500 20182019202020212022 $7,116
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81654.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $5,314 -
2019 $5,563 +4.7%
2020 $6,119 +10.0%
2021 $6,593 +7.7%
2022 $7,116 +7.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$6,141
Premium Range
$5,314 - $7,116
Annual Change Rate
+7.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81654

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 81654 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 81654?
At the 99th percentile nationally, #4 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 81654 (Snowmass, CO) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $7,116 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +33.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Snowmass, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 81654: claims frequency (3.87%), loss ratio (57.1%), and nonrenewal rate (1.38%), together placing this ZIP at the 99th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81654 compared to the national average?
ZIP 81654 premiums of $7,116/yr are 301% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 99th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81654?
Insurers decline to renew 1.38% of policies in ZIP 81654 in Colorado, a rise of 387.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81654 over 5 years?
ZIP 81654 premiums spanned $5,314 to $7,116 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $6,141. The annualized change rate is +7.6% per year.
How does ZIP 81654 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81654 runs 175% above the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $7,116/yr), ranking #4 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.