ZIP 96740 · Hawaii County

Kailua Kona, HI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 96740, Kailua Kona, Hawaii averages $2,719/yr.

13.1%
Loss ratio
0.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#4 of 25
Hawaii rank
54
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Kailua Kona, HI (ZIP 96740) ranks #2,018 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,719/yr) but #21,591 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.14%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,719
Avg premium (2022)
#2,018
of 25,593 on premium
#21,591
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
92nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
34/100
96740 - Kailua Kona, HI

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,719/yr
Avg premium, 8th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
98.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
56.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 96740's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,719 Higher than most more expensive than 92% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 96740. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Hawaii, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 96740; crosshairs: Hawaii averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1293.1$1689.6$2086.1$2482.6$2879.10.1%0.2%0.3%0.5%0.6%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 23 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 96706 · Ewa Beach $1,365/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 96732 · Kahului $1,382/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 96738 · Waikoloa $1,480/yr · 0.09%
  • ZIP 96793 · Wailuku $1,529/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 96707 · Kapolei $1,561/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 96720 · Hilo $1,565/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 96797 · Waipahu $1,577/yr · 0.30%
  • ZIP 96768 · Makawao $1,815/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 96789 · Mililani $1,870/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 96744 · Kaneohe $1,960/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 96746 · Kapaa $2,033/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 96712 · Haleiwa $2,068/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 96701 · Aiea $2,136/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 96825 · Honolulu $2,139/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 96766 · Lihue $2,205/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 96816 · Honolulu $2,213/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 96734 · Kailua $2,386/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 96753 · Kihei $2,427/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 96743 · Kamuela $2,482/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 96790 · Kula $2,544/yr · 0.16%
  • ZIP 96740 · Kailua Kona (this ZIP) $2,719/yr · 0.14%
  • ZIP 96821 · Honolulu $2,750/yr · 0.17%
  • ZIP 96761 · Lahaina $2,807/yr · 0.13%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,719/yr
Above-median premium
+16.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.83%
Avg severity: $19,510
Nonrenewal Rate
0.14%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-71.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96740 (Kailua Kona, HI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 96740 (Kailua Kona, HI) runs $2,719 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 54 reported policies. That is 53% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 92nd percentile nationally. Hawaii homeowners pay $2,130 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 28% (above), ranking #4 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii by premium. The closest-priced peer within Hawaii is Honolulu (ZIP 96821) at $2,750, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 13.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 96740. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.83%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,510. 0.14% of ZIP 96740 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 71.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 96740 costs have risen 16.2% since 2018, from a low of $2,339 to a high of $2,719, an annualized rate of +3.8% per year.

Hawaii County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 98.5 (Relatively High), 99th percentile nationally and #2 of 4 Hawaii counties - 5% above the state mean of 93.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 56.8 · Community Resilience 56.7. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 96740 Compares

vs National Average
$2,719 vs $1,776
53% above national avg
vs Hawaii Average
$2,719 vs $2,130
28% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96740, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,719
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96740.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,339 -
2019 $2,372 +1.4%
2020 $2,413 +1.7%
2021 $2,530 +4.9%
2022 $2,719 +7.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 96740

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,475
Premium Range
$2,339 - $2,719
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Hawaii County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 96740 via FIPS 15001. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
98.5
Relatively High · 99th national percentile
In-state county rank
#2
of 4 Hawaii counties · state mean 93.7
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $121,259,118

Social Vulnerability Index 56.8 · Community Resilience 56.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively High
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Hawaii NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Hawaii for ZIP 96740

Cross-state peers for ZIP 96740: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Hawaii. County hazard context (Hawaii, NRI 98.5) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,719/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.14% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 96740?
At the 92nd percentile nationally, #4 of 25 ZIPs in Hawaii, ZIP 96740 (Kailua Kona, HI) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,719 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +16.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kailua Kona, HI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 96740: claims frequency (1.83%), loss ratio (13.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.14%), together placing this ZIP at the 92nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96740 compared to the national average?
At $2,719/yr, ZIP 96740 runs 53% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96740?
ZIP 96740 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.14% in Hawaii, a drop of 71.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96740 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 96740 runs $2,339-$2,719 (5-year average $2,475). The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 96740 compare to the Hawaii state average?
The Hawaii state average is $2,130/yr; ZIP 96740 averages $2,719/yr, 28% above that figure, ranking #4 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 96740?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 96740 (Hawaii) is 98.5 - #2/4 in Hawaii, 99th national percentile, top hazard Earthquake. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 96740

This ZIP's premiums run at the 92nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.