ZIP 81655 · Eagle County
Wolcott, CO Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81655, Wolcott, Colorado.
- 13.6%
- Loss ratio
- 1.21%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #6 of 418
- Colorado rank
The verdict
At $6,496/yr, Wolcott, CO (ZIP 81655) sits in the 99th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 266% above the U.S. average.
- $6,496
- Avg premium (2022)
- +266%
- vs U.S. average
- +24.0%
- since 2018
- 99th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 81655 (Wolcott, CO)
Homeowners in ZIP 81655 (Wolcott, CO) pay an average of $6,496 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 266% above that mark and lands in the 99th national percentile. Colorado homeowners pay $2,591 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 151% (above), ranking #6 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Telluride (ZIP 81435) at $6,760, 4% above this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 13.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 81655. 7.88% of policies in ZIP 81655 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,180. 1.21% of ZIP 81655 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 86.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 81655 have risen by 24.0%, ranging from $5,234 to $6,646 with a five-year average of $5,954, an annualized rate of +5.5% 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 81655 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 81655, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $5,238 | - |
| 2019 | $5,234 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | $6,156 | +17.6% |
| 2021 | $6,646 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | $6,496 | -2.3% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 81655
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Compare ZIP 81655 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
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