ZIP 81656 · Pitkin County

Woody Creek, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81656, Woody Creek, Colorado.

26.6%
Loss ratio
0.78%
Nonrenewal rate
#3 of 418
Colorado rank
89
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 81656 (Woody Creek, CO) homeowners insurance averages $8,314/yr, 99th percentile nationally, 368% above the U.S. norm.

$8,314
Avg premium (2022)
+368%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
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)
$8,314/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.59%
Avg severity: $25,744
Nonrenewal Rate
0.78%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81656 (Woody Creek, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 81656 (Woody Creek, CO) at $8,314 per year for 2022 across approximately 89 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 81656 comes in 368% above, the 99th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591, this ZIP runs 221% above, ranking #3 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Snowmass Village (ZIP 81615) at $8,599, 3% above this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 81656 shows a 26.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 8.59% of policies in ZIP 81656 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,744. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.78% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 81656 premiums risen 4.3%, spanning $7,214 to $8,314 (five-year average: $7,776), an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 81656 Compares

vs National Average
$8,314 vs $1,776
368% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$8,314 vs $2,591
221% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81656, 2018–2022

$7,000$7,500$8,000$8,500 20182019202020212022 $8,314
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81656.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $7,971 -
2019 $7,819 -1.9%
2020 $7,214 -7.7%
2021 $7,559 +4.8%
2022 $8,314 +10.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$7,776
Premium Range
$7,214 - $8,314
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81656

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 81656?
ZIP 81656 (Woody Creek, CO) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $8,314 per year as of 2022, in the 99th percentile nationally, #3 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Woody Creek, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81656: a claims frequency of 8.59%, a loss ratio of 26.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.78%, placing this ZIP in the 99th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81656 compared to the national average?
At $8,314/yr, ZIP 81656 runs 368% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 99th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81656?
ZIP 81656 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.78% in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81656 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81656 runs $7,214-$8,314 (5-year average $7,776). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 81656 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81656 has an average premium of $8,314/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 221% above the state average, ranking #3 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.