ZIP 84118 · Salt Lake County

Salt Lake City, UT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 84118, Salt Lake City, Utah.

43.3%
Loss ratio
1.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#181 of 243
Utah rank
1,538
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 84118 (Salt Lake City, UT) homeowners insurance averages $961/yr, 5th percentile nationally, 46% below the U.S. norm.

$961
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+16.9%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$961/yr
+16.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.20%
Avg severity: $9,929
Nonrenewal Rate
1.55%
+156.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 84118 (Salt Lake City, UT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 84118 (Salt Lake City, UT) runs $961 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,538 reported policies. That is 46% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally. Against Utah's average of $1,132, ZIP 84118 is 15% below, ranking #181 of 243 tracked ZIPs in Utah by premium. The closest-priced peer within Utah is Paragonah (ZIP 84760) at $961, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 43.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 84118. About 4.20% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,929. Insurers decline to renew 1.55% of policies in ZIP 84118 at expiration, a rise of 156.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 84118 premiums risen 16.9%, spanning $822 to $961 (five-year average: $886), an annualized rate of +4.0% 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 84118 Compares

vs National Average
$961 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Utah Average
$961 vs $1,132
15% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 84118, 2018–2022

$800$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $961
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 84118.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $822 -
2019 $850 +3.4%
2020 $882 +3.8%
2021 $913 +3.4%
2022 $961 +5.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$886
Premium Range
$822 - $961
Annual Change Rate
+4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 84118

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 84118 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Utah's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Utah overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 84118?
ZIP 84118 (Salt Lake City, UT) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 5th percentile as of 2022, averaging $961 per year, #181 of 243 ZIPs in Utah. Premiums have changed +16.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Salt Lake City, UT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 84118: claims frequency (4.20%), loss ratio (43.3%), and nonrenewal rate (1.55%), together placing this ZIP at the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 84118 compared to the national average?
At $961/yr, ZIP 84118 runs 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 5th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 84118?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 84118 is 1.55%, a rise of 156.8% over the past 5 years in Utah.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 84118 over 5 years?
ZIP 84118 premiums spanned $822 to $961 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $886. The annualized change rate is +4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 84118 compare to the Utah state average?
ZIP 84118 runs 15% below the Utah state average ($1,132/yr vs this ZIP's $961/yr), ranking #181 of 243 tracked ZIPs in Utah 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.