ZIP 96720 · Hawaii County

Hilo, HI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96720, Hilo, Hawaii.

13.4%
Loss ratio
0.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#20 of 25
Hawaii rank
59
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Hilo, HI (ZIP 96720) runs $1,565/yr on average: the 51st percentile nationally and 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,565
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+9.1%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,565/yr
+9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.73%
Avg severity: $28,810
Nonrenewal Rate
0.48%
+29.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96720 (Hilo, HI)

Homeowners in ZIP 96720 (Hilo, HI) pay an average of $1,565 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 59 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 96720 comes in 12% below, the 51st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Hawaii statewide average is $2,130 per year; this ZIP sits 27% below that figure, ranking #20 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii by premium. The closest-priced peer within Hawaii is Kapolei (ZIP 96707) at $1,561, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 13.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 0.73%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,810. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.48% in this ZIP, a rise of 29.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 96720 costs have risen 9.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,406 to a high of $1,565, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 96720 Compares

vs National Average
$1,565 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Hawaii Average
$1,565 vs $2,130
27% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96720, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,565
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96720.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,434 -
2019 $1,406 -2.0%
2020 $1,462 +4.0%
2021 $1,530 +4.6%
2022 $1,565 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,480
Premium Range
$1,406 - $1,565
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96720

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

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 96720?
ZIP 96720 (Hilo, HI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,565 per year as of 2022 (51st percentile, #20 of 25 ZIPs in Hawaii). Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hilo, HI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 96720: a claims frequency of 0.73%, a loss ratio of 13.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.48%, placing this ZIP in the 51st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96720 compared to the national average?
At $1,565/yr, ZIP 96720 runs 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96720?
Insurers decline to renew 0.48% of policies in ZIP 96720 in Hawaii, a rise of 29.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96720 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 96720 runs $1,406-$1,565 (5-year average $1,480). The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 96720 compare to the Hawaii state average?
The Hawaii state average is $2,130/yr; ZIP 96720 averages $1,565/yr, 27% below that figure, ranking #20 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii 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.