ZIP 83705 · Ada County

Boise, ID Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 83705, Boise, Idaho.

74.1%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#210 of 210
Idaho rank
720
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 83705 (Boise, ID) homeowners insurance averages $876/yr, 2nd percentile nationally, 51% below the U.S. norm.

$876
Avg premium (2022)
-51%
vs U.S. average
+19.7%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$876/yr
+19.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
74.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.48%
Avg severity: $11,842
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
-9.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 83705 (Boise, ID)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 83705 (Boise, ID) runs $876 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 720 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 83705 in the 2nd percentile, 51% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Idaho statewide average is $1,321 per year; this ZIP sits 34% below that figure, ranking #210 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho by premium. The closest-priced peer within Idaho is Smelterville (ZIP 83868) at $885, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 83705 shows a 74.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.48% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,842. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.75% in this ZIP, a drop of 9.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 19.7% through 2022, ranging $731 to $876 with a 5-year average of $792, an annualized rate of +4.6% 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 83705 Compares

vs National Average
$876 vs $1,776
51% below national avg
vs Idaho Average
$876 vs $1,321
34% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 83705, 2018–2022

$700$750$800$850$900 20182019202020212022 $876
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 83705.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $731 -
2019 $757 +3.5%
2020 $767 +1.3%
2021 $828 +8.1%
2022 $876 +5.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$792
Premium Range
$731 - $876
Annual Change Rate
+4.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 83705

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

  • Compare ZIP 83705 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Idaho's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Idaho 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 83705?
At just the 2nd national percentile, #210 of 210 ZIPs in Idaho, homeowners in ZIP 83705 (Boise, ID) pay a comparatively low $876 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +19.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Boise, ID?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 83705: a claims frequency of 5.48%, a loss ratio of 74.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.75%, placing this ZIP in the 2nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 83705 compared to the national average?
At $876/yr, ZIP 83705 runs 51% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 2nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83705?
ZIP 83705 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.75% in Idaho, a drop of 9.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 83705 over 5 years?
ZIP 83705 premiums spanned $731 to $876 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $792. The annualized change rate is +4.6% per year.
How does ZIP 83705 compare to the Idaho state average?
ZIP 83705 has an average premium of $876/yr compared to the Idaho state average of $1,321/yr. This ZIP is 34% below the state average, ranking #210 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho 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.